The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Jan. 11, addressed circulating "false claims" regarding individuals conducting blood sugar tests with needles contaminated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (DOH / Manila Bulletin) In an advisory, the DOH warned the public about a "circulating...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) The spread of fake and malicious news on social media have gone too far. Because of this, seven top leaders of the House of Representatives are seeking a congressional inquiry...
Presidential Communications (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez said nothing beats good performance in getting the best media mileage possible as he urged government agencies to be “factual, truthful, and honest” in their press releases and social media content. PCO Secretary Cesar Chavez...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILABULLETIN) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers says the fake news and malicious posts linking him to the illegal drug trade are simply part of an...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) warned the public about fake announcements regarding supposed cash assistance and scholarships for students. (Courtesy of DepEd) In separate advisories issued on Facebook, DepEd and CHEd clarified that they do...
he Congressional Communicators set up a booth of fun and games at the Consa Carnival last Oct. 14. Here, Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo is seen participating in the fair. (ConCom) Who says Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo doesn't know how to have fun? She did...
Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Margarita "Atty. Migs" Nograles (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN What do Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Margarita "Atty. Migs" Nograles. Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel,...
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...
President Marcos debunked rumors that he was rushed to a hospital for sustaining an injury, tagging the claims as "completely fake." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. holds a situation briefing on the effects of Typhoon Enteng as of Sept. 4, 2024. (RTVM Screenshot) "I'm here" was Marcos'...
The observance of National Press Freedom Day last Aug. 30, 2024, brought to light a pressing issue that continues to threaten the essential fabric of our democracy: fake news. Over 60 media institutions, socio-civic organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions have manifested their...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government is eyeing charges against fake news peddlers on social media. BENITEZ (Glazyl Masculino) In a media interview on Saturday, August 17, Mayor Albee Benitez said that he has asked the City Legal Office to study the cases that can be filed against them as...
Mon Confiado took to social media recently to rant against a content creator who used his name and image for a fake post that ultimately paints him as someone rude if also a thief. He shared, “Tama pa ba ang ginagawa ng mga content creator na ito? Gumawa ng story using my name and my photo, na...
