The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday warned the public against social media pages and groups claiming to represent or are affiliated with the military organization.
In a statement, the AFP called on the public to exercise extreme caution when subscribing to or following these said accounts.
“We have observed the proliferation of unauthorized accounts using the AFP’s name and imagery, some with the intent to sow confusion and division,” the AFP said.
“These unofficial pages and groups may promote and propagate unverified, false, or misleading information, potentially leading to public misperception and distrust,” it added.
The AFP noted that its organization is not responsible for the content published by unauthorized accounts.
For accurate and credible updates, the AFP advised the public to check its official channels and verified accounts:
—Joviland Rita/RF, GMA Integrated News
