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Another alleged Marcos Jr. drug video debunked
By Nidz Godino
“Some individuals are using these kinds of content to propagate wrong narrative… if video or photo is shared in wrong context, it becomes easy for some to convince public to believe in wrong information,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) belied another video implying President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.is using illegal drugs and urged public to examine claims that are making rounds online.
Video showing President Marcos receiving something from supporter while posing for selfies during public event has gone viral, spawning speculations that he got sachet of illicit drugs.
Critics of Marcos alleged object contained “white substance” and assailed him for his supposed brazen acceptance of narcotics.
In video posted on Facebook, PCO clarified someone handed Marcos lapel pin containing logo of his party Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, not prohibited drugs.
PCO called on public to know complete story behind such videos and to examine their details.
Giving of lapel pin was “simple action that was given different interpretation” because some of details in the story were lacking, PCO added.
PCO said blurring and cutting of clips and sharing of information in wrong context are effective ways to deceive public.
PCO also called on public to “think critically, share responsibly” and to join fight against fake news.
Marcos’ critics are claiming he is addicted to illegal drugs, but the President merely laughed off accusation.
Last week, PCO cited report by fact-checker Vera Files stating that artificial intelligence experts from Deepfakes Analysis Unit had found traces of manipulation in video that tried to portray Marcos as cocaine user.
PCO said experts’ findings vindicated Marcos from “malicious individuals” who have been trying to slander him and cast aspersions on his character.
Officials have said people behind now-debunked video could face charges
for violating Cybercrime Prevention Act.
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