Philippines: Warning against fake 'half-day holiday'

Manila: The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) clarified that the Malacañang Palace has not declared December 22, 2023 as a “special half-working day” and warned social media users to stay clear of fake news.

The fake report apparently started going around on social media on Thursday, with a fake “Proclamation No. 427”, which Malacañang denied.

It’s not immediately how the fake “Proclamation No. 427” started. It has reportedly been shared by numerous netizens.

PCO is the lead communications arm of the government, and the primary source of the Administration's messages.