FACT CHECK: There are NO reports of Trump and Putin defending Duterte
Social media posts claiming that world leaders such as Trump and Putin gave strong messages of support for Duterte are fake.
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FACT CHECK: Duterte NOT convicted by ICC for crimes against humanity
A YouTube video falsely claimed that the ICC has convicted former president Rodrigo Duterte and sentenced him to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity.
FACT CHECK: Video of Hong Kong OFWs chanting “Impeach Sara” is ALTERED
Filipinos in Hong Kong did not chant "Impeach Sara", contrary to the claim of a manipulated video circulating on Facebook.
FACT CHECK: ‘Fox News’ quote card of Trump supporting Duterte is FAKE
Another fabricated quote card supposedly of US President Trump expressing admiration for Rodrigo Duterte is circulating online.
FACT CHECK: Judges ruling that ICC has no jurisdiction NEEDS CONTEXT
The ICC judges’ dissenting opinion was issued on July 18, 2023, not recently, regarding the decision to resume the investigation into Duterte’s war on drugs.
