The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Wednesday sought legal action against three Facebook accounts for allegedly posting and spreading “fabricated information” about the health of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Through its Anti-Fake News Desk, the PCO endorsed to the Department of Justice the possible filing of cases against the accounts “Iloy Bugris: The Queen of Revelations,” “Rigondola Ping,” and “Crage Anderpal.”
The PCO said the account “Iloy Bugris: The Queen of Revelations” conducted live broadcasts falsely claiming that the President is severely ill. It also allegedly solicited money from viewers through posted Cash and BPI account details.
During one broadcast, the account administrator allegedly displayed a supposed medical document, which the PCO said was fabricated.
Meanwhile, the account “Rigondola Ping” allegedly posted manipulated images depicting the President in physical distress.
“Crage Anderpal,” on the other hand, allegedly shared a fabricated news graphic falsely claiming an official confirmation of Marcos’ serious health condition.
“The deliberate fabrication and dissemination of false information—particularly during a declared State of National Energy Emergency under Executive Order No. 110—is a crime under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code, with penalties elevated when committed online under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012,” the PCO said.
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