FALSE

Claim: Rico Yan was a Marcos and Duterte supporter.
Rating: FALSE

Actress Claudine Baretto, in a now-deleted instagram comment, falsely claimed that the late actor Rico Yan, her on-screen partner, was a supporter of the Marcoses and the Dutertes. 

“It was about year 2000 when we met with President Duterte. In that same year, we met Ma’am Sara and lastly, BBM. Rico looked up to these people. Our whole family is BBM. Only Marjorie and her kids are Leni. Tita Sita Yan and I and My Mom, BBM rin po. Please let us all respect everybody. Stay safe and Godbless all of you,” the comment read. 

It was a response to a fan who commented that if Yan were alive, he would choose Vice President Leni Robredo as his presidential bet. 

Read the full story on Fact Checked by PressOnePH

Share this

Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit

PressONE.PH is an independent news and information website covering the Philippines for the Filipino and global audiences. Our mission is to provide OPINION and NEWS that EMPOWER readers and help make sense of the digital and interconnected world. Behind PressONE.PH is a team of experienced reporters and editors committed to the cause of responsible journalism and the free press for the common good, and the fight against fake news and propaganda.

pressone.ph