Manila, April 3 -- Malacanang on Friday refuted claims that there will be an "energy lockdown" beginning April 20.

"Fake news ito (That is fake news)," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a text message to reporters.

Castro was reacting to a social media post urging everyone to inform their family and friends about the alleged energy lockdown.

The post called on the public to prepare their "power bank, solar equipment, rechargeable fan, flashlight, candles, lamps, foods, medicines [and] water" in anticipation of the supposed implementation of the energy lockdown.

Netizens were also encouraged to share the false information shared on social media.

Malcanang earlier said no energy lockdown is seen for now as the government conti...