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Claim: Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula is endorsing a milk product that helped him recover from an aneurysm.
Rating: FALSE
Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has gained 2,200 reactions, 59 shares, and 419 comments as of writing.
The post alleges that Advincula suffered from an aneurysm and recovered by consuming a specialized milk product. The product in question claims to enhance blood vessel function and aid in recovery.
The post also includes a link to a website for the milk product “Cholextrol” which claims to clean blood vessels, dissolve calcium deposits, and cure hypertension along with “nine other incurable diseases.” The page shows supposed endorsements by prominent personalities, including former health undersecretary Enrique Tayag.
The facts: The post came from a fake Facebook of Advincula.
An official from the Manila Cathedral told Rappler that Advincula does not maintain any social media accounts.
On May 24, 2021, the Archdiocese of Manila’s Office of Communications issued an advisory clarifying that Advincula does not have a Facebook page or any personal social media accounts.
The statement also noted that all official communications concerning Advincula are released through authorized platforms such as the Archdiocese of Manila – Office of Communications, TV Maria, Veritas846.ph, 500 Years of Christianity – Archdiocese of Manila, and The Manila Cathedral.
FDA warning: In a June 2024 advisory, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public not to purchase Cholextrol, which it described as an “unregistered food product.”
“Since this unregistered food product has not gone through the evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety,” the FDA said in its advisory.
The FDA has asked all law enforcement agencies and local government units to make sure the product is not sold on the market. The agency also urged the Bureau of Customs to bar the entry of Cholextrol in the country.
Debunked: Rappler previously debunked a nearly identical claim involving Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David. Both posts use almost identical wording, promote the same product, and redirect to the same website.
David has lobbied a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the individuals behind the fake account using his name to promote a supposed hypertension cure. – James Patrick Cruz/Rappler.com
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