FACT CHECK: Sotto saying 14 votes enough to convict VP Sara in impeachment trial FAKE
A Facebook post claims Sen. Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said 14 votes are enough to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial. This is fake.
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FACT CHECK: Sen. Sotto did NOT call for a private impeachment trial for VP Sara
Senate President Pro Tempore Tito Sotto wants to make VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial private. This is false.
ICC sets Duterte trial rules, charges to be read Nov. 30
In a decision dated June 19, ICC Trial Chamber III outlined the structure of the trial, guidelines on the presentation of evidence, order of witness questioning, protective measures, and rules on the public disclosure of records during the proceedings.
FACT CHECK: Post recycles AI-GENERATED video of Zaldy Co in custody
A video depicting former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co in custody of the Czech Republic and about to return to the Philippines is recirculating on Facebook. This is fake and made using artificial intelligence.
FACT CHECK: Graphic MISLEADINGLY claims Filipinos support war to defend WPS vs China
A graphic circulating online claims that a majority of Filipinos “support going to war with allies to defend the [West Philippine Sea] against China,” citing an actual survey result. This is misleading.
FACT CHECK: Old statement of VP Sara on interim release of Duterte used to MISLEAD
Facebook pages used an old, out-of-context clip of VP Sara Duterte to falsely claim that the ICC had dismissed her father’s case and ordered his release. Duterte remains in custody pending trial.
FACT CHECK: Fr. Flavie’s remark calling two drowned Ateneo athletes ‘EJK’ victims FAKE
A quote card attributed to Fr. Flavie Villanueva a statement describing the deaths of Ateneo basketball players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, as “extrajudicial killings.” This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Remulla did NOT resign as DILG Secretary
A YouTube video also circulating on Facebook claims that Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has resigned from his post. This is not true.
FACT CHECK: Posts of Marcos rushed to hospital as Blue Ribbon hearing starts CLICKBAIT
Facebook posts claiming President Marcos was rushed to the hospital as Blue Ribbon hearings resumed are clickbait. The image used is AI-generated and previously debunked.
FACT CHECK: Video shows strong waves in Isabela, NOT tsunami in Sarangani
A Facebook video claiming to show a tsunami hitting Sarangani after the June 8 magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake is misleading. The footage shows storm surges in Dinapigue, Isabela, during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan in November 2025.
