The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Wednesday denied reports about an alleged aircraft crash in Roxas, Palawan.
“All flights operating within Palawan and its surrounding areas have been fully accounted for, with no incidents, emergencies, or distress calls reported,” the agency stated in its advisory.
CAAP information officer Bea Bernardo said the agency’s Philippine Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Center (PARCC), in coordination with air traffic control units, airline operators, and local authorities, conducted thorough verification and confirmed that no aircraft was missing or involved in any mishap.
“The public is strongly urged to obtain information only from official sources and to refrain from disseminating unverified reports that may cause unnecessary alarm,” Bernardo said.
In Roxas, local police arrested a man identified as Merto, who allegedly spread the false report about a plane crash in Sitio Candelaria, Barangay Tagumpay. Authorities said Merto admitted he fabricated the report to draw attention to the poor condition of roads in the area. He now faces possible charges and remains in police custody for creating public disorder.
