To go with AFP story Philippines-health-drugs-disinformation,FOCUS by Lucille Sodipe and Faith Brown
This photo illustration taken in Manila on February 26, 2023 shows Bar Bilat, a brand of "virginity soap" not approved by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration, advertised on social media platforms with bogus claims it can be safely used to "tighten" vaginas. - Even before Covid-19 confined people to their homes and left them fearful of seeing a doctor, many in the Philippines sought remedies online because they were cheaper and easier to access. During the pandemic, AFP's Fact Check team saw an explosion of misinformation about untested cosmetic products and quick-fix treatments for chronic illnesses. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) / To go with AFP story Philippines-health-drugs-disinformation,FOCUS by Lucille Sodipe and Faith Brown