Duterte arrest sparks disinformation surge, spinning tales in his favor
The stunning arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by Interpol on March 11 has unleashed a torrent of disinformation across social media. Fabricated claims and misleading narratives widely cast him as a victim of injustice in an effort to garner public support.
Old photo falsely portrayed as Philippine armed forces mobilizing for Rodrigo Duterte
After ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte was handed over to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, an image was shared in Chinese posts that falsely claimed it showed local troops warning they would “lead an attack on Manila” if the China-friendly former president failed to return.
Top prosecutor’s remarks about Duterte’s legal right misinterpreted in false posts
Philippines social media users have erroneously claimed the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said the country’s arrested former leader Rodrigo Duterte was “innocent” of crimes against humanity charges.
Hindi pa nakakabalik ng bansa si Rodrigo Duterte
Taliwas sa mga kumakalat na posts, hindi pa makauuwi o nakababalik ng bansa si dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Kasalukuyan siyang nasa detention center ng International Criminal Court (ICC) dahil sa kinahaharap na kasong crimes against humanity.
NO petition in SC calling for Marcos resignation
Multiple Facebook pages and users are claiming the Supreme Court has received and was set to discuss a petition calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s resignation. This is false. No such petition exists.
Annalise Keating, Elle Woods, other fictional characters DID NOT defend Duterte vs ICC
Quote cards featuring movie and television series characters and other celebrities supposedly criticizing the International Criminal Court’s arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte have become viral online. These are fake.
Walang ABS-CBN report tungkol sa isang investment scheme
Hindi totoo at manipulado ang diumano’y ulat ng ABS-CBN News tungkol sa isang investment scheme na ineendorso diumano nina tech billionaire Elon Musk, business tycoon Enrique Razon, at Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Lebron James did not say Duterte ‘must be convicted’
NBA superstar LeBron James may have made political statements in the past, but he did not comment on the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Nisinggit ba gyod og “Duterte” ang mga supporter ni President Bongbong Marcos sa iyang usa ka kalihokan?
Viral nga video sa mga supporter ni Marcos nga nagsinggit og “Duterte” gimaniobra.
‘Di nanawagan si Noli De Castro na pabalikin si Rodrigo Duterte sa Pilipinas
Hindi totoo ang kumakalat na diumano’y pahayag ni ABS-CBN News anchor Noli De Castro tungkol sa pagtatanggol niya sa drug war campaign ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at panawagan niyang pauwiin sa Pilipinas si Duterte.
NO PNP memo preventing cops from supporting Duterte online
Several posts online are claiming that the Philippine National Police released a memorandum preventing police officers from expressing their support for former president Rodrigo Duterte on social media. This needs context.
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Duterte arrest sparks disinformation surge in his favor
Tsek.ph reports that the arrest of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte on March 11 sparked disinformation across multiple social media platforms.
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