PNP: MEXICO PHOTO MISATTRIBUTED TO 'UWAN'

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has urged netizens and content creators to exercise greater responsibility when posting photos and videos related to typhoon “Uwan,” following the viral reposting of an image originally taken in Mexico falsely linked to the storm’s impact.

- By AARON RECUENCO

Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. called on the public to verify the authenticity of visual content before sharing it online, citing the case of a widely circulated photo showing an elderly couple purportedly awaiting rescue.