Marawi hospital warns of legal action over false claims of patient deaths
Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines, has warned of legal action, including cyberlibel charges, against individuals and groups spreading disinformation that patients are dying at the institution. APMC clarified it provides free services and public assistance.
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