PIA Davao City: The Davao City Police Office – Toril Police Station reported that earlier this afternoon, it took custody of a minor accompanied by her mother Mary Jane Taher both residents of Kalubin-an, Barangay Daliao, Toril, Davao City for malicious spreading of fake news through her FB account about an impending earthquake and tsunami that brought panic to many locals. Many proceeded to higher ground at Matina Shrine Hills after reading posts that a tsunami is expected. Said minor is now under the custody of CSSDO for appropriate legal actions.
The PNP stressed that this will serve as a warning for those who will maliciously spread fake news of tsunami threat and imminent earthquake regardless either if it is intentional or not. - press release
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