![]() – įrancis Allan Angelo is an Aries Rufo Journalism Fellow. “We acknowledge the comic side of these clickbait contents, but please understand that information released publicly shapes public opinion…Leading people to made-up destinations may cause them harm or put their lives peril, now we do not want that,” the CTCAO added. The tourism office also appealed to those making the posts to be responsible, as spreading misinformation may harm visitors duped by the posts. “While there are many attractions in the Province of Capiz, these particular sites DO NOT EXIST anywhere in Capiz,” the advisory read. Others confirmed that the supposed resorts did not exist in the indicated addresses. Some of the comments indicated that the posts were meant to be jokes or satire. This particular post, which has since been updated, was shared 32 times and garnered 46 reactions and 29 comments. An April 25 post by a certain MarJoe Azuelo Alkonga, which has 16 shares and 64 reactions, featured icebergs and icy seashores which are out of place in a tropical country.Īnother post on a so-called “hidden paradise” in Dumangas, Iloilo featured photos of tents on the beach, while one is described as being set in the snow. The photos used in the posts looked identical, with images of falls, natural inland lakes, and landscapes not typically found in the Philippines. One supposed cold spring in Panit-an, Capiz was named Mango-Mango, which is a play on the pejorative word “mango” or stupid in Hiligaynon. “Labay-labay” is a pejorative word in Hiligaynon language for nonsense. The posts invited potential tourists to visit the supposed resorts, and included what appeared to be details of the location, fees, and attractions.Īn examination of the posts showed that the resorts in different locations had similar names such as Labay-Labay cold spring and Hidden Paradise. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |