FACT CHECK: Video of Sara Duterte swearing in as ‘new’ PH president is FAKE
Netizens are spreading a video of Vice President Sara Duterte supposedly taking her oath of office as the new president of the Philippines. This is fake.
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FACT CHECK: Alex Eala’s green outfit MISREPRESENTED as Sara Duterte ‘support’
Some online posts are claiming that Alex Eala wore a green outfit during the DC Open to purportedly signal support for Vice President Sara Duterte. This is false.
FACT CHECK: ICC did NOT reschedule Duterte trial over worsening illness
Viral posts claiming the ICC rescheduled Duterte's pre-trial due to worsening illness are false. The photo is AI-generated, and the status conference was cancelled, but the trial remains set for November.
FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT ‘confirm’ Duterte’s imminent release from ICC detention
A graphic posted on Facebook is claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "confirmed" during his penultimate State of the Nation Address that his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, is set to be released by the International Criminal Court. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Duterte NOT set for release ‘next week’
No official notice or announcement indicates former president Rodrigo Duterte will be released anytime soon. Vice President Sara Duterte also denied claims that she said he would return from the ICC next week.
