May 23, 2025

Tag: fake news

  • PCSO Denounces Alleged Data Breach as Fabricated Story

    MANILA – The head of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Mel Robles, has firmly rejected claims spread across social media that the agency suffered a data breach. Robles labeled the reports as ‘fake news’ and assured the public that no such incident occurred. He emphasized that no breach or hacking attempt on PCSO’s systems…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • DSWD Encourages 4Ps Beneficiaries to Engage in Elections and Beware of Misinformation

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is actively promoting the participation of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in the upcoming midterm elections in May. In a recent online session of the ‘4Ps Fastbreak’ program, Director Gemma Gabuya, the National Program Manager for 4Ps, emphasized the importance of exercising the right to vote.…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • House Committees Issue Show Cause Orders to Absent Social Media Figures and Ex-Press Secretary

    On Tuesday, a joint session of the House Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology, and Public Information commenced a hearing aimed at tackling the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media. The session, however, saw a low turnout with only three out of approximately 40 invited social media influencers…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • Philippine House Leader Advocates for Social Media Regulation to Combat Fake News

    In a recent session in Manila, a senior official from the House of Representatives urged for new laws to manage social media platforms, aiming to reduce the spread of false information and harmful content while safeguarding free speech. During a joint hearing by the House Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology,…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • Comelec Urges Candidates to Register Online Campaign Platforms for Fair Elections

    In an effort to combat the spread of misinformation and promote fairness in the upcoming May 2025 mid-term elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Ilocos Region has called on all candidates to register their online campaign platforms. This directive was announced by Comelec Ilocos Region assistant director, lawyer Reddy Balarbar, during a media…

    Written by

    Alexis Torres

  • GSIS and PGEA Launch Speakers’ Bureau to Combat Misinformation and Educate Members

    In a strategic move to enhance member education and combat the spread of fake news, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) have established a Speakers’ Bureau. This initiative was formalized during a meeting at the GSIS head office in Pasay City, led by GSIS President and General Manager…

    Written by

    Christine Macapagal

  • Philippine National Police Chief Warns Against Political Involvement in Upcoming Elections

    Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has issued a stern warning to police officers, stating that any involvement in partisan politics during the upcoming May midterm elections will result in no promotions. Speaking at the 72nd founding anniversary of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) at Camp Crame in Quezon City,…

    Written by

    Maria Reyes

  • Malacañang Denounces False Claims About 2025 Budget by Former President’s Allies

    MANILA – The Palace has strongly refuted online rumors about the 2025 national budget, branding them as ‘fake news’ propagated by allies of a former president. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin criticized the misleading assertions that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. had signed a budget with sections left blank, hinting at a ‘blank check’ strategy for…

    Written by

    Manuel Castro

  • Davao City Police Refute Allegations of Drug Planting as Fabricated

    The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has strongly denied recent social media allegations suggesting that newly appointed officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Davao were involved in planting illegal drugs during routine vehicle checks. Acting DCPO director, Col. Hansel Marantan, labeled these accusations as unfounded, pointing out that no new police officers have…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos

  • DOH Denies Rumors of HIV-Tainted Blood Sugar Tests by Fake Medical Worker

    The Department of Health (DOH) in Manila has refuted a viral claim suggesting that a person posing as a medical professional was conducting door-to-door blood sugar tests with needles allegedly infected with HIV. The DOH, in an advisory dated January 10 and released on Saturday, labeled the information as ‘fake’ and supported the Philippine National…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman