In early 2025, local vloggers in Dipolog City issued a public apology to Mayor Darel Dexter Uy after a "staged" boulevard shooting video went viral, causing public alarm and damaging the city's image. Viral Misinformation:
Clickbait sites often prompt users to download media players, extensions, or zip files to view content. These are almost always Trojans or ransomware.
While the "13 verified" phrase is an apparent internet hoax or clickbait trap, Dipolog City and the broader Zamboanga del Norte province have strict laws regarding actual digital crimes and privacy violations. Local authorities, including the and local police units, regularly handle real cases involving digital exploitation under Philippine law.
