Marcos chides ‘desperates’ behind fake news on Gibo’s ‘resignation’

FAKE NEWS. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., along with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., led the celebration of the 56th Founding Anniversary of the President Airlift Wing in Pasay City on Sept. 2, 2024. On Thursday (Sept. 12), Marcos denied the fake news circulating online about the supposed departure of Teodoro from his post. (Photo courtesy of DND/FILE)

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday denied the fake news circulating on social media about the supposed departure of Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. from the Department of Defense, saying “desperate” individuals are trying too hard to sow discord and division in the country.

In a media interview in Navotas City, Marcos laughed off the report being peddled online and warned the public not to fall for such misinformation attempts.

“Fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake news ’yan,” Marcos stressed.

“Ang lumalabas lang niyan itong mga desperado, nag-iimbento na lang ng istorya para gumawa lang ng gulo. Wala naman silang naibibigay, wala silang naitutulong, wala silang kontribusyon sa buhay ng bawat Pilipino kundi paninira lamang, kundi panggugulo lamang,” he added.

He then called on the public to rely only on verified and credible sources of information and be careful, especially on social media reports.

“Mag-ingat po kayo at kilatisin nang mabuti kung may nababasa kayong ganyan,” he said.

According to the President, Malacañang is the only credible source if there is any movement in the Cabinet.

“Kung may magbabago sa Gabinete, sa pamahalaan, eh kami ang mag-a-announce. Hindi kung sino-sino man basta nag-post. Hindi sila ang mag-a-announce; walang alam ‘yan. Kami ang mag-a-announce,” he said.

“Sa kasalukuyan, ngayong araw na ito, walang pagbabago,” he added.

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