May 23, 2025

Tag: fake news

  • Department of Health Refutes Claims of HIV-Tainted Blood Sugar Tests

    The Department of Health (DOH) in Manila has dismissed rumors spreading on social media about a supposed medical worker 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 Police’s view that…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Department of Health Denies Rumors of HIV-Tainted Blood Sugar Tests

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

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Presidential Communications Office Enhances Local Information Network in Agusan del Sur

    In a significant move to improve grassroots communication, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), via the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 13 in Caraga, organized a Barangay Information Officers Network (BION) Assembly in Agusan del Sur. The event, held at the DO Plaza Government Center in Barangay Patin-ay, Prosperidad, saw the participation of approximately 500 attendees, including…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • Davao de Oro Initiates Barangay Network to Tackle Misinformation

    In a significant move to curb the spread of false information, the Presidential Communications Office, via the Philippine Information Agency-Davao, has launched the Barangay Information Officers Network (BION) in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. On November 19, 2024, the network brought together 237 barangay information officers from various municipalities for its inaugural meeting. The primary goal…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison