Filipino concern over online disinfo hits record high—Digital News Report 2025
Concern over online mis- and disinformation in the Philippines climbed to a record 67% in early 2025 amid a politically charged midterm election season that saw Vice President Sara Duterte impeached on corruption charges and former president Rodrigo Duterte arrested by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity tied to his brutal drug war.
No threats to victims? Sara Duterte’s claim about dad Rody misleads
It is misleading for Vice President Sara Duterte to say her father did not threaten victims during his presidency, when his drug war campaign was marked by brutal orders to kill even rights defenders.
Hontiveros NOT jailed for bribing witness
A video on YouTube is erroneously claiming that Sen. Risa Hontiveros has been imprisoned for allegedly bribing a Senate witness to testify against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. This is not true.
AI fakes duel over Sara Duterte impeachment in Philippines
The schoolboys and elderly woman making their cases were AI creations, examples of increasingly sophisticated fakes possible with even basic online tools.
Footage of Philippine election workers destroying unused ballots not proof of fraud
The Philippines’ electoral commission and watchdogs have told AFP it is “standard procedure” to destroy unused ballots after each election, contrary to false claims on social media that it was proof of fraud at the midterm polls in May.
Video FALSELY relates Sara Duterte’s impeachment to Fernando Lopez’s 1966 exclusion from NSC
A Facebook reel is claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte is having the same fate as Fernando Lopez Sr., the vice president of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., who was supposedly impeached in 1966. This is false.
Ombudsman did NOT convict Sara over alleged fund misuse
Facebook and YouTube posts claim that the Ombudsman has convicted Vice President Sara Duterte and ordered her imprisonment. This is false.
NO Marcos order for PH to rejoin ICC
A YouTube video claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the return of the Philippines as a member of the International Criminal Court, has arraigned Vice President Sara Duterte and former Palace spokesman Harry Roque. These are false.
Video of Harry Roque used to FALSELY claim ICC will charge Marcos Jr.
A YouTube channel posted a video claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be charged and detained by the International Criminal Court. This is false.
Old video used to FALSELY claim Marcos admin has threatened COA
A Facebook video showing former Commission on Audit commissioner Heidi Mendoza supposedly admitting that the agency is being coerced by the Marcos administration is circulating among Filipino netizens. This is false.
Clip FROM 2022 used to claim Duterte now free
A Facebook reel showed three women supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte rejoicing over his supposed release, making it appear he has been released from detention. This is not true.
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Maraming nangyaring plot twists na nagbunga ng mga maling impormasyon online noong nakaraang eleksyon – mula sa pag-aresto kay dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte hanggang sa iba’t ibang isyu sa araw ng botohan.
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Nothing beats #Halalan2025 sa dami ng plot twists na yumanig sa bansa – mula sa impeachment ni Vice President Sara Duterte hanggang sa pagkakakulong ng kanyang ama sa The Hague.
Dela Rosa draws flak over AI video of students opposing Sara Duterte’s impeachment
Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa unapologetically shared an AI-generated video of Filipino students opposing the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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After Bato and Baste’s AI shares: How to identify AI-generated content online
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte and Senator Ronald dela Rosa shared a viral post about a supposed interview of youth sentiment on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings.
Late dictator Marcos Sr., nagmulto kay BBM?
Tila nagparamdam si late dictator and former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. sa kaniyang anak na si President Bongbong Marcos sa isang video. Turns out, deepfake pala ito!
Tsek/Eks: ‘Katotohanan o Kathang AI?’
Sa isang deepfake video, kinausap raw ni Trump ang mga DDS at sinabing, “these DDS people need education?’”
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