The Philippine government has denied that there is a brewing national lockdown before Christmas.

A message was circulating online saying that there will be another nationwide lockdown starting December 23 to January 3 next year.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque put an end to the unverified information saying it was fake news.

The government also warned people about believing into false information.

“Everyone is strongly advised not to believe news or information coming from unverified sources. Please ensure you verify or ask authorities or trusted organizations about the veracity of such information before believing and passing it around. Let us not be instruments of fake news distribution and help our fellow kababayans,” COVID-19 Task Force spokesperson Restituto Padilla said.

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles also warned about spreading fake news amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“Alamin ang totoo. Huwag maniwala at Huwag po magkalat ng fake news lalo na ngayong panahon. Patuloy lang po tayo maging responsable sa sarili at sa pamilya,” Nograles said.