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Fake news peddlers on overdrive after Duterte arrest
Two Facebook posts falsely claimed that former US President Donald Trump publicly condemned the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Fabricated posts mimicking The Washington Post, The New York Times, Fox News, and BBC News contained fake quotes where Trump allegedly expressed sadness over Duterte's arrest, called him a 'good friend,' and threatened sanctions against the Marcos Jr. administration.
Fact-checkers found no official statements from Trump or US government agencies addressing Duterte's ICC arrest.
The alleged quotes attributed to Trump could not be found in any credible news sources.
The new article notes that thousands of Filipino online users have fallen victim to false information and unverified reports concerning Duterte's arrest.
It also mentions that fake quotes attributed to figures like Vice Ganda and Donald Trump are circulating, with some claiming the US will protect Duterte or impose tariffs.
One quote card even featured Saul Goodman, a fictional character, presented as a law professor supporting Duterte.
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Vice Ganda has denied a viral quote card falsely attributing statements about former President Rodrigo Duterte's "war on drugs" and pandemic response to her.
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The Supreme Court (SC) will investigate and penalize individuals spreading fake news about the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) concerning former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.
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The House of Representatives held its third hearing on online disinformation on March 21, 2025, focusing on vloggers and content creators, many of whom are supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, is scheduled for his initial appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time.
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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is intensifying its fight against fake news, particularly concerning the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the International Criminal Court (ICC) case.
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