A video circulating online shows Bangsamoro Health Minister Dr. Kadil M. Sinolinding, Jr. endorsing a specific medicine or health supplement.
Our rating: FAKE
What the Claim Is
The circulating video features an image or footage of Dr. Sinolinding, Jr., with an audio voice-over promoting and endorsing a specific drug or health product. The video aims to convince viewers that the endorsement is official and authentic.
What the Facts Are
Minister Sinolinding did not endorse any product: According to the official warning posted in Facebook, Minister Sinolinding is not endorsing any medicine or supplement.
Audio-Video manipulation: The video is confirmed to be FAKE. The authentic video footage of the Minister was used, but the original audio was replaced (nilapatan ng ibang boses) with a different voice track promoting the product. This is a common tactic used in misinformation campaigns and deepfake-style scams.
Official Warning: The Office of the Health Minister warned the public the video is a scam.
Why this Matters
The unauthorized use of a high-ranking public official’s image, particularly a Health Minister, to promote unverified or specific health products is a serious form of deception and scamming.
It can mislead the public into buying products that may be ineffective, unregistered, or even harmful. And it damages the integrity and credibility of the official and the government agency they represent.
The public is urged to be discerning (mapagpanuri) and vigilant (mapagmatyag). Avoid sharing or acting on the claims made in the fake video, the advisory said.
Always verify health product endorsements with official sources like the Ministry of Health or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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