FACT CHECK: Photo of Duterte siblings hugging their father AI-generated
A photo of former president Rodrigo Duterte being hugged by his four children is fake. This is AI-generated.
Tag Archives: Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte seeks to skip ICC ruling on jurisdiction appeal
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court's Appeals Chamber to excuse him from attending the reading of the judgment on his appeal challenging the tribunal's jurisdiction.
FACT CHECK: ICC did NOT sentence Duterte to 120 years in prison
A video is claiming that the International Criminal Court sentenced former president Rodrigo Duterte to 120 years in prison. This is false.
The kunwari war of Rodrigo Duterte
The falsehood has been relentlessly repeated that it has become the truth to those who want to believe it: Duterte eliminated the dregs of society. Did he? He didn't.
FACT CHECK: NO ‘request’ from Paolo Duterte to declare father’s March 11 arrest a holiday
A news graphic online claims that Rep. Paolo Duterte filed a "request" in the House of Representatives to declare March 11a holiday to mark the day his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested by the International Criminal Court. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Trump did NOT say he ‘likes’ Marcos over Duterte, clip uses AI audio
It is not true that U.S. President Donald Trump preferred President Ferdinand Marcos over former president Rodrigo Duterte. While the footage is real but repurposed, the audio was found to be an AI-generated fabrication.
Priests who defend Duterte from the pulpit
Priests have a duty to form the consciences of the faithful regarding moral and social issues. This often interacts with politics but is distinct from partisan campaigning. For instance, priests should preach on Catholic Social Teaching, including the protection of life, care for the poor, and religious liberty. Indeed, they must help laypeople analyze candidates and policies based on Catholic principles, without telling them whom to vote for.
FACT CHECK: Statement of support from pro-Duterte ‘US senator’ is FAKE
An old graphic on Facebook claims that a certain senator from the United States has expressed support for former president Rodrigo Duterte while in the custody of the International Criminal Court. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Quote card of pro-Duterte ‘UAE princess’ is FAKE
There is no Emirati princess or Sheikha named "Miyah Khalifa", neither did such a personality express support for Rodrigo Duterte.
Will the ICC accept Panelo as defense lawyer?
The second thing I remember was of Panelo dozing off during the hearings. He was seated next to the aging and infirm Salvador Medialdea who was on his right. Panelo's head was tilted to the left, almost touching the seat on his left. ICC is keen on preventing any disturbance in the public gallery. Within clear sight of us, an ICC security personnel approached the dozing Panelo to wake him up from dreamland.
