Malacañang will investigate the source of a fake memorandum circular that was circulating on social media announcing the suspension of in-person work in government offices and classes for August 17.
The spurious document directed government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 12 provinces to shift to alternative work arrangements due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or Habagat.
In a press conference on Monday, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said authorities would determine where the fake memorandum originated and take appropriate action against those responsible.
“Sa ngayon ay inaaral po natin iyan at ang sabi nga po natin lahat ng mga nagbibigay ng mga ganitong klaseng mga impormasyon na maaaring makaapekto sa ating mga kababayan ay hindi po palalagpasin,” Castro said.
Castro said the country has been “battered” by fake news.
“So, aalamin po natin kung saan ito nanggagaling at medyo ang bansa po natin talaga ay bugbog na bugbog na sa fake news,” Castro said.
