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.
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.
What we know so far: Chinese-linked network amplifies anti-PH sentiment while pushing content related to Sara Duterte
Pro-China X (formerly Twitter) accounts are running a coordinated campaign against President Marcos Jr. and the Philippines’ West PH Sea efforts while amplifying content favoring VP Sara Duterte.
Sara Duterte-related content gets push from network of dubious Chinese X accounts
A network of suspicious Chinese-linked X (formerly Twitter) accounts has simultaneously posted similar content related to Vice President Sara Duterte, boosting social media engagement around her.
FACT-CHECK: ICC did not junk drug war case against Duterte
A photo posted on TikTok falsely claimed that the International Criminal Court had dropped the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte for his deadly war on drugs.