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A Facebook post claiming the Kingdom Tower is supportive of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s presidential bid is false.

Facebook page OFW ng Middle East posted on May 9 a photo of Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Tower lit up red and claims that it is in support of Marcos’ candidacy.

Even before Marcos announced his presidential bid, the Kingdom Tower flashed red lights.

In 2016, the tower flashed red and green lights to celebrate the United Arab Emirates’ 45th national day of celebration.

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