Fake News Alert: National ID Holders Not Automatically Eligible for Cash Aid, Rice Subsidy
False claims circulating on social media in the Philippines promise P5,000 cash aid and a rice subsidy to all national ID holders. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has clarified that possessing a national ID does not automatically guarantee eligibility for such benefits. The deceptive content includes AI-generated videos and links to fake registration sites, prompting warnings against potential scams.
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