MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has summoned Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Deputy Administrator Margaux “Mocha” Uson for violating the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. “She is being investigated by our Cybercrime Division for fake news,” NBI Deputy Director and Spokesperson Ferdinand Lavin said. ADVERTISEMENTLavin said the move by the NBI is pursuant to the orders of Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra to look into all possible violations of the quarantine protocols. “Included in the investigation of NBI for fake news as ordered by the Secretary of Justice,” he said. The incident subject of the summon is one of Mocha’s post in her popular blog about personal protective equipment (PPE) purchased by the Department of Health (DOH).

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 13, 2020 11:15 UTC