Archive - Online Posts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Posts claiming that ICC Judge Joanna Korner said former president Rodrigo Duterte should not be imprisoned are fake.

A quote card claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his July 27 State of the Nation Address, asked who Rene Clert Baterbonia was and what he did for the country. The circulating quote is fake.

A Facebook post claims that at least 120 countries back China's assertion in the West Philippine Sea while only 13 support the Philippines. This is false.

A graphic posted on Facebook claims that Sen. Risa Hontiveros cited a finding from a survey on early 2028 presidential preference as the cause of the online death threats she received recently. This is false.

At least seven Facebook posts are claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte had said her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, is coming home next week to the Philippines. This is fake.

At least three Facebook posts are claiming that Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said vloggers will not be allowed to give out assistance to the public without government approval. This is fake.

A deceptively edited video circulating on Facebook claims that House prosecutor Chel Diokno admitted that the prosecution panel was fishing for evidence in requesting to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte's bank and tax records. This is misleading.

A video circulating online claims to show a massive crowd who are supposedly supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte. This is false.

At least 52 social media posts alleged that Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial costs range from P25 million to P70 million per day. Both claims are false.

Several posts circulating online claim that Sen. Bato Dela Rosa has been arrested by the police. This is false.

Several posts claim that Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she would no longer run for president if Vice President Sara Duterte resigns. This is fake.

Circulating graphics claim Palace Press Officer Claire Castro criticized actress and social media influencer Ivana Alawi for helping, stating that it is the president's job. This quote is fabricated.

A circulating graphic claims that lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro said the House is prohibited from investigating the confidential funds of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former House speaker Martin Romualdez. Luistro made no such statement.

A Facebook post claims that the DSWD promised to to take good care of the 14-year-old Tacloban shooter to help him recover. The boy is actually under restrictive custody and rehabilitation in a state facility.

Several netizens are circulating a video of Sen. Erwin Tulfo where he said that flood control projects should not be interfered with. The video lacks context.

Four YouTube videos claim that NBI senior agent John Mark Calilung, the first prosecution witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, has been arrested. This is false.

A quote card claims Senator-judge Robin Padilla pushed for Vice President Sara Duterte to undergo a lie detector test during the impeachment trial. The statement is fabricated.

A Facebook post claims that House prosecutor James Mark Terry Ridon said he would leave the country if Vice President Sara Duterte becomes president because he does not like her. This is fake.

A Facebook post claims President Ferdinand Marcos questions why people oppose jailing Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and implies the senator is a thief who must be held accountable. This is fake.

A graphic claiming that former senator Antonio Trillanes IV lodged a disbarment complaint against the 16-member defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte during her impeachment trial circulates online. This is not true.