The local government of Marikina City clarified on Tuesday, September 24, that the news circulating about the supposed class suspensions on September 23 and 24 is fake.
Photo from Marikina PIO
It said that the false information is being spread by a fake Facebook page, “Marikeno pio,” which is pretending to be the official account of Marikina PIO.
"Marikeno pio" posted that classes in the city were suspended on September 23 and 24 due to a nationwide transport strike.
The post also claimed that the suspension was ordered by Mayor Marcy Teodoro, which the local government confirmed to be false.
To check for official announcements from the city government, visit the legitimate Facebook page, "Marikina PIO," which has 495,000 followers, or "Marikina City Rescue 161."
It encouraged the public to stay alert and help fight fake news.
“Manatili tayong alerto at mapanuri laban sa mga impostor na Facebook account na ang tanging layunin ay manlinlang at mamerwisyo ng kapwa. Sama-sama na nating labanan ang fake news. (Let’s stay alert and discerning against fake Facebook accounts whose sole purpose is to deceive and cause harm to others. Let us work together to combat fake news),” the local government said.