FALSE

CLAIM: The UniTeam Grand Campaign Rally at Sta. Rosa City Sports Complex in Laguna gathered 15,000 supporters.
RATING: FALSE

social media post claimed that the UniTeam rally held at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna attracted 15,000 supporters.

The post shows a photo of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and running mate Davao City mayor Sara Duterte posing for a picture in front of the gathered crowd in Sta. Rosa Sports complex.  

As reported by various news outlets like RapplerManila Times, and Manila Standard, the party’s campaign rally at Sta. Rosa Sports Complex did happen on March 11. However, none of the reports indicated the crowd estimate at the grand rally at Sta Rosa. 

According to the Sta. Rosa City Government website, the “World Class Multi-Purpose Complex” has a seating capacity of only 5,700. 

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