MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday warned the public against online posts claiming that the agency endorses certain milk or supplement brands.
In an advisory, the DOH said that such endorsements are “fake, misleading, and unauthorized by the department or any of its affiliate organizations.”
“The department does not engage in the promotion or endorsement of specific brands or commercial products,” it said.
While the DOH did not specify the exact online endorsements, it cautioned that disseminating such misinformation could result in legal consequences.
The department also urged the public to trust only reputable sources and platforms, such as the health department itself.
This warning echoes a similar caution issued by the DOH in November 2023 regarding a false endorsement of a particular osteoarthritis treatment purportedly attributed to Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa.
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