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Internationally-acclaimed media outlet, GMA News, immediately issued a statement, yesterday evening, February 17, after learning about a social media post illegally using their logo to spread fake information. The said post alleges that highly-respected comedian and content creator Michael V. has died.

GMA News categorically said that the post is “fake news” and encouraged everyone not to share it anymore.

The full statement, which was posted on Twitter reads, “GMA News wishes to clarify that it did not produce a post saying that Michael V. has died.

“Links of the post, which may be spreading on social media and messaging apps, make unauthorized use of the logo of GMA News.

“We also ask people to refrain from sharing the post, which we have reported to social media platforms. We urge people to follow our official account @GMANews on social media channels for the latest news and updates.”

GMA News wishes to clarify that it did not produce a post saying that Michael V has died.

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-- GMA News (@gmanews) February 17, 2021

This is not the first time that the multiple Asian Television awardee was a victim of a death hoax.

Last July 2020, Direk Bitoy also expressed his dismay about a fake post circulating online that he has already died.

If you remember, the Bubble Gang star confirmed via his “Bitoy Story” vlog that he contracted COVID-19.

In a report by PEP.Ph, Carol Bunagan, wife of Michael V. was clearly disappointed after learning about this horrible news about her husband.

She said, “Ano kaya napapala ng mga gumagawa ng ganitong fake news? Kaawaan sana kayo ng Diyos."

Ms. Carol is the manager of Direk Bitoy and the executive producer of their production company, Mic Test Entertainment.

Strong faith

Michael V. talked about his experience contracting the highly-contagious coronavirus in an episode of the flagship comedy program Pepito Manaloto in September 2020.

According to the Kapuso prized talent, his strong faith helped him a lot during the difficult moments of his recovery from COVID-19.

He said then, “Ilalagay mo na lang sa kamay ng Diyos lahat na itong araw na 'to nakalaan para sa kanya, tsaka may purpose 'yung bawat araw.

“At saka para sa akin 'yun ang nagpapa-andar noong araw kada panibagong araw matatapos naman ito sa gabi, bukas isang araw na naman na nakalagpas, so tuloy-tuloy.

"Bibilangin mo lang 'yung araw at palagi ka lang makikipag-usap sa mga tao magpapakalma sa iyo.

“Magpapagaan ng nararamdaman mo at saka 'yung pag tahimik na lang at ['yun] puwede ka na magdasal, nasisiguro mo na nakikinig sa'yo ang Diyos.”

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