Energy lockdown? Palace warns fake news peddlersMANILA, Philippines — Malacañang intends to file charges against peddlers of false information aimed at exploiting the energy-related issues stemming from the Middle East conflict. Gomez issued the warning after a social media post falsely claimed that there would be an “emergency lockdown” starting April 20. He reminded social media users that publishing false news is punishable by up to six months imprisonment under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code. “Our ultimate obligation is to safeguard the stability of energy supply, protect consumers and uphold democratic processes,” the PCO chief said.

Source: Philippine Star April 05, 2026 16:31 UTC