FACT CHECK: ‘Super Typhoon Lakas’ NOT real

Category: Weather

False claims about a super typhoon hitting the country have been debunked by government authorities. Posts on Facebook incorrectly stated that a super typhoon named Lakas would cause severe damage, referencing past events and sharing misleading links. PAGASA and DILG have warned the public against believing unverified information.

Keywords: Super Typhoon, False Claims, PAGASA

Source: VERA Files

Update At: 7/24/2024

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