Malacañang considers legal action over fake US report linking First Lady

Malacañang is considering legal action against individuals spreading a fake US police report linking First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos to the death of Rustan's executive Paolo Tantoco in Los Angeles.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the circulating Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) report had been tampered with, falsely suggesting that the First Lady and others were summoned for questioning.

ABS-CBN News obtained an original police blotter from BHPD which lacked any mention of Tantoco's cause of death or summoning companions for questioning, proving the viral Facebook post was altered.

The Palace emphasized that the fake report is a serious offense, urging people to verify information directly from official sources and be wary of false news peddlers on social media.

Press Officer Castro assured that the First Lady is not bothered by the controversy and reiterated that the administration will not be harmed by these baseless claims.

Law enforcement agencies are reviewing the case for potential legal charges against those found to have fabricated evidence with malicious intent.