Misleading

A photo collage showing presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in different relief operations for typhoon victims through the years contains two pictures of events that have nothing to do with such operations.

In fact, one was taken at the foundation anniversary celebration of a Quezon City barangay and the other at a Christmas gift-giving event.

A pro-Marcos Facebook account, Bbm Kami, posted the misleading compilation of nine photos Dec. 22.

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