Chinese online platforms swirl with Duterte arrest disinfo

Ten days after his arrest, false reports surfaced on Chinese digital media platforms claiming that former President Rodrigo Duterte had collapsed into a coma while in detention at The Hague, where he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to his bloody anti-drug war.

The dangers of political noise

Social media platforms were flooded with videos, photos, and texts supporting detained former President Rodrigo Duterte, demanding his immediate return from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to the Philippines.

FACT-CHECK: PH forces did not use water cannons in West PH Sea, Tarriela confirms

During the third hearing of the House of Representatives on disinformation, a pro-Duterte vlogger made a false claim that Philippine forces had “used water cannons” at the West Philippine Sea.

Syria and BARMM, a history of violence

Marcos should watch out for violence. After all, this a region that saw conflict and violence for decades after the Philippines won its independence in 1946.

FACT CHECK: Fake quote cards expressing support for ex-president Duterte surface as he faces ICC

Several fabricated quote cards have surfaced on social media showing known figures, fictional characters, and even porn stars made to express support for former president Rodrigo Duterte.

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What we know so far: Chinese-linked network amplifies anti-PH sentiment while pushing content related to Sara Duterte

UPDATE: As of April 16, 2025, PressOne.PH has identified a total of 223 accounts and 3,458 tweets.

Sara Duterte-related content gets push from network of dubious Chinese X accounts

X suspends 24 out of 25 Chinese-named accounts over disinformation campaign vs Marcos Jr.

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Chinese online platforms swirl with Duterte arrest disinfo

Chinese online platforms swirl with Duterte arrest disinfo

Ten days after his arrest, false reports surfaced on Chinese digital media platforms claiming that former President Rodrigo Duterte had collapsed into a coma while in detention at The Hague, where he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to his bloody anti-drug war.

No, Palawan was never part of China

No, Palawan was never part of China

As the maritime dispute between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea persists, an emerging wave of social media posts has falsely reasserted China’s questionable historical claims over the Palawan island group.

The price of deterrence

The price of deterrence

Chinese Coast Guard vessels’ actions in the West Philippine Sea are getting bolder and more irritating, as they sailed close to Zambales, Pangasinan, and up to the La Union coasts in the country’s western seaboard.

No, Palawan was never part of China

No, Palawan was never part of China

As the maritime dispute between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea persists, an emerging wave of social media posts has falsely reasserted China’s questionable historical claims over the Palawan island group.

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