FACT CHECK: SC has NOT granted Bato’s TRO petition vs ICC arrest warrant
Multiple posts are claiming that the Supreme Court has granted Sen. Bato Dela Rosa's petition for a temporary restraining order against the ICC warrant of arrest This is false.
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FACT CHECK: No SC ruling says ICC warrants cannot be enforced in PH
A post circulating online is claiming that warrants from the International Criminal Court cannot be enforced in the Philippines. This is false.
‘Shit happens’* at the Senate
May 11, 2026 will always be remembered as the day the venerable institution went down to the pits, something one never imagined in the country’s political history.
ICC update: Haynes opposes prosecution Nov. 30 trial start proposal, seeks new test on Duterte’s fitness for trial
“In light of Mr Duterte’s advanced age and medical condition, any requirement that he attend hearings in person would likely necessitate significant health-related accommodations,” Haynes said.
FACT CHECK: ‘Supreme leader’ expressing support for Bato vs ICC warrant is FICTIONAL
Following the issuance of an ICC warrant against Sen. Bato Dela Rosa, a graphics card claiming that "Supreme Leader" Admiral General Aladeen expressed support for the senator circulated online. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Taylor Swift expressing support for Duterte SATIRE
A viral quote card claiming international superstar Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind former president Rodrigo Duterte is fabricated and satire.
FACT CHECK: International celebrities as Duterte’s defense lawyers FAKE
Singer-songwriters Lana Del Rey and Sabrina Carpenter are being targeted by disinformation peddlers, falsely claiming they are Duterte's ICC defense lawyers. The viral posts are AI-generated.
FACT CHECK: Phoenix Wright a fictional attorney, NOT Duterte’s new counsel
A Facebook page posted a graphic announcing a fake and fictional new defense attorney for former president Rodrigo Duterte.
FACT CHECK: Locsin did NOT testify for Duterte at the ICC
Multiple posts are claiming that Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin testified at the International Criminal Court regarding the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Receipt is FAKE; Marcos did NOT pay ICC to detain Duterte
The International Criminal Court told VERA Files that the "receipt" circulating online is not a legitimate document.
