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Palace denies fake class suspension notice for Teachers' Day
The Philippine government has warned the public against a fabricated online graphic falsely claiming that classes will be suspended on October 5 to mark National Teachers' Day. The Presidential Communications Office said it did not issue any such announcement.
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Malacañang cautioned Filipinos on Sunday to disregard misleading social media posts circulating online that purport to announce a nationwide class suspension for the observance of National Teachers' Day on Monday, October 5.
The Presidential Communications Office issued an advisory through its official Facebook page, clarifying that no such directive had been issued by the government. The fake graphic has been widely shared across social media platforms, potentially causing confusion among students, parents, and educators nationwide.
The warning comes as misinformation continues to spread rapidly through online channels in the Philippines. Authorities have repeatedly urged the public to verify announcements through official government sources before acting on such information.
Classroom operations are expected to proceed as scheduled on October 5 unless an official announcement from the Department of Education or other competent authorities states otherwise. The public is advised to rely only on statements issued through verified government channels for accurate information regarding class suspensions and other policy changes.