SC investigates disinformation about TRO and petition

The Supreme Court (SC) announced on Monday it will investigate and take action against purveyors of disinformation related to recent developments involving former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Social media posts falsely claimed that the SC received a petition calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s resignation and issued a temporary restraining order (TRO), prompting an investigation by the court.

The SC categorically denied these claims, stating it has not convened an en banc session to discuss such a petition or issued any TRO. The court also clarified recent false reports on March 11 alleging a TRO.

Most recently, social media posts shared fabricated documents dated March 16, 2025, falsely attributed to the Supreme Court Spokesperson, claiming receipt of a petition with 16 million signatures calling for President Marcos' resignation.

The court urged the public to rely only on official announcements published on its website (sc.judiciary.gov.ph) and verified social media accounts, cautioning against sharing unverified information.

SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting warned that appropriate sanctions may be imposed on those responsible for spreading false reports.