The Philippine National Police (PNP) has created a task force against fake news circulating online related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), PNP spokesman Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said on Wednesday.

According to Brig. Gen. Banac, the aim of the PNP Task Force “Kontra Peke”  was not only to catch people spreading fake news online, but as well as hoarders and businesses that sell overpriced goods in light of the Covid-19 pandemic that has forced millions of Filipinos to stay at home.

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