The Archdiocese of Manila on Monday, May 24 has warned the public against a Facebook page using the name of Archbishop-elect of Manila Cardinal Jose F. Advincula.
In a notice, Father Reginald Malicdem, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Manila, said the archdiocese has yet to create a Facebook page for the cardinal.
"This is to inform the public that His Eminence Cardinal Jose F. Advincula does not maintain the Facebook page 'Jose Cardinal Advincula,'" he said.
"The Archdiocese of Manila and the Archdiocese of Capiz have not yet created any Facebook page or social media accounts under His Eminence's name," added Malicdem.
He said all official communications regarding the installation of Cardinal Advincula are released by the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila through its different social media platforms, namely, the Archdiocesan Office on Communications, TV Maria, Radio Veritas, 500 Years of Christianity Archdiocese of Manila, and The Manila Cathedral.
In a separate interview, Malicdem said they issued the notice so as to forewarn the public.
"Many people received invitation to like and follow the page. We have not received any reports as of yet about using the account for personal gain. But it's better to forewarn the public," he said.
Advincula will be formally installed as the 33rd Archbishop of Manila on June 24.