Palace: Stop spreading unverified news by acquiring official info only

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MANILA – The Palace reminded the public to obtain updates and news, particularly about the Covid-19 pandemic, solely from authorized sources to avoid fear and confusion.

Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles dismissed speculations of a nationwide lockdown as “false and baseless”.

“As I said in our press briefing yesterday (Friday), our country is dealing with a real threat that understandably concerns our people, and spreading these unverified rumors contributes to unnecessary anxiety and needless panic. Hindi po ito nakakatulong (It’s not helping any),” he said in a statement.

Nograles was referring to an audio clip circulated via personal messages and social media in which a male voice urged the public to stock up on essential goods as the government is considering of imposing a total lockdown on the country.

Nograles reiterated the assurance of the Department of Agriculture (DA) that there are more than enough supplies of basic food commodities, particularly rice, for at least the next three months.

“Enough until the next harvest season in April,” he added.

The DA previously stated that supplies for lowland and highland vegetables are at 85 percent and 107 percent sufficiency levels, respectively.

According to Nograles, “unfounded and malicious rumors” should not be shared.

“While we encourage the public to keep informed about the latest developments in our battle against Covid-19, we urge everyone to obtain their news and information from credible sources, dismiss disinformation, and contribute positively in our efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19 by observing minimum public health standards and by getting vaccinated in order to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities,” Nograles said.

House committees to hold hearings during break

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Spread the loveMANILA – The House of Representatives has authorized for its committees to conduct hearings during the five-week congressional break, extending until late April.

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