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.
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.
VP Sara, Chiz Escudero NOT ‘stripped of power’
Multiple Facebook pages and at least one YouTube channel claimed that the Supreme Court has removed Vice President Sara Duterte and Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero from office. This is false.
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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.
Post-election information analysis with Ateneo Assoc. Prof. Michael Pante
Panoorin ang post-election information analysis kasama si Ateneo de Manila University History Department Assoc. Prof. at Kontra Daya at Akademiya at Bayan Kontra Disimpormasyon at Dayaan co-convenor Michael Pante, PhD sa DZUP Balita noong Hunyo 5, 2025.
Post-election information analysis with UP Assoc. Prof. Danilo Arao
Panoorin ang post-election information analysis kasama si UP Department of Journalism Assoc. Prof. Danilo A. Arao, PhD. Kabilang sa mga tinalakay sa panayam ang disinformation, red-tagging, at historical denialism.
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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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