Mayor Ruffy Biazon, tinawag na fake news ang umano'y batang namatay dahil di tinanggap sa OsMun
- Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon has debunked the claims made on social media about a child dying at the Ospital ng Muntinlupa because hospital personnel allegedly refused to admit the child
- Mayor Biazon, in a recent statement, assured the public that the child is alive and well
- The Muntinlupa local chief executive said the father and his child were in emergency room for only three minutes
- He then urged social media users to be responsible and also emphasized the danger of spreading unverified information
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Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon has swiftly addressed and debunked a misleading social media post that falsely claimed a child had died due to alleged neglect at the Ospital ng Muntinlupa (Osmun) in Alabang.
Source: Facebook
The mayor took to his official Facebook account to issue a strong denial, reassuring the public that the child in question is alive and well.
The controversy stemmed from a video circulating on Facebook, accompanied by a caption in Tagalog that asserted a child brought to the hospital in critical condition was not attended to promptly, leading to the child’s death.
The video depicted a man carrying a child outside a hospital facility.
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“Dinala sa hospital ng naghihingalo, hindi inasikaso, ayun patay!” says the caption on the video that has become viral.
Mayor Biazon, in his Facebook post and subsequent live broadcast, presented a contrasting narrative supported by the hospital’s CCTV footage.
According to the mayor, the footage revealed that the father and his daughter were inside the emergency room of Osmun for a mere three minutes.
Crucially, during this brief period, the child’s name had not even been officially recorded before the father decided to remove the child from Osmun and transport her to another medical facility.
Expressing his concern over the rapid spread of misinformation, Mayor Biazon emphasized the importance of responsible social media usage and urged the public to verify information before reacting or sharing potentially false claims.
He stressed the need to ascertain the truth before contributing to the dissemination of unverified information that can cause undue alarm and distress.
Providing further clarity on the situation, Mayor Biazon disclosed that the child was suffering from chickenpox and had experienced a slight difficulty in breathing.
He conveyed positive news regarding the child’s current condition, stating that the young patient is now stable at the other hospital where they were taken and is even expected to be discharged soon.
This incident underscores the pervasive challenge of fake news and the speed at which it can spread through social media platforms, often causing significant anxiety and confusion within communities.
Mayor Biazon’s proactive response and reliance on factual evidence, such as CCTV footage, highlight the crucial role of local leaders in directly addressing and correcting misinformation to maintain public trust and ensure accurate information prevails.
The situation serves as a potent reminder for social media users to exercise caution and critical thinking when encountering sensational claims, particularly those concerning sensitive matters like a child’s well-being.
Verifying information from official sources and responsible reporting are essential in navigating the digital information landscape and preventing the unnecessary spread of falsehoods.
The prompt action by Mayor Biazon has likely quelled further panic and provided the community with accurate information regarding the child's health and the hospital’s response.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
Meanwhile in other news, the remains of the two victims who perished in the NAIA Terminal 1 incident have been brought to their respective provinces. Families begin to mourn the 28-year-old man in Bulacan and the 5-year-old girl in Batangas. It can be recalled that the two perished after an SUV suddenly lurched forward from the parking area and fatally hit the two, injuring several others. Meanwhile, authorities expressed their intention to file reckless imprudence resulting to hom1cide case against the driver of the vehicle.
Still in other news, the Solid North bus driver involved in the May 1 SCTEX collision tested negative for illegal substances, as per ABS-CBN News. The driver remains under police custody and is facing multiple charges, including reckless imprudence resulting in multiple hom1cide and injuries. Authorities continue to investigate other possible causes of the accident, such as vehicle condition and driver fatigue. Police urged transport companies to enforce stricter safety measures to prevent similar road tragedies.
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