Rommel Padilla, the father of Daniel Padilla, has spoken out against the spreading of fake news regarding his defense of his son. He expressed his dismay over a fake post circulating online that falsely portrayed him as defending Daniel Padilla. This incident highlights a growing trend of celebrities falling victim to fake news or manipulated posts, where images of personalities are edited with captions that falsely imply they made the statements themselves.
One notable instance of this was when Kapuso actress Marian Rivera protested against a similar post. Other celebrities like Anabelle Rama, Sarah Lahbati, and Raymund Guttierez have also been targeted in similar incidents, particularly amidst controversies like the rumored breakup between Richard and Sarah, which was exacerbated by edited and fake news posts.
These misleading posts are often created by new Facebook pages seeking to gain more shares and likes on social media platforms. Rommel Padilla became the latest victim of such manipulation when a post surfaced, seemingly portraying him as responding to critics of his son in the wake of rumors about Daniel’s alleged involvement with a third party, purportedly leading to a breakup with Kathryn Bernardo. The post even addressed Kathryn, implying that she should accept the truth that Daniel is handsome, suggesting that her status is reliant on him.
Rommel condemned the post and reminded the one who shared it that spreading such misinformation carries legal consequences. The post in question, which Rommel screenshotted, originated from the Showbiz Balita Facebook page and has garnered significant engagement, with 64.000 likes, 14.000 comments, and 5.600 shares.
This incident underscores the importance of critical thinking and fact-checking, especially in the age of social media where misinformation can spread rapidly. It also serves as a reminder for celebrities and public figures to remain vigilant against fake news and manipulated content that can damage their reputation and cause unnecessary turmoil in their personal lives.