PNP files charges against 4 for COVID-19 fake news

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed criminal charges against four individuals for spreading fake news about COVID-19.

Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, warned netizens to be responsible on social media and avoid sharing false information that could cause panic.

Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar announced the formation of Task Force Covid Kontra Peke to combat misinformation during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon.

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