FACT-CHECK: Facebook pages are faking political quotes from public figures ahead of target 2028 elections

CLAIM: Viral quote cards show public figures endorsing or opposing certain candidates for the 2028 elections.

RATING: FALSE

Multiple Facebook pages are pairing photos of public figures with fabricated captions or quotes to falsely represent their political stances ahead of the elections in 2028.

Flagged Content: Hundreds of deceptive Facebook posts exploit the likeness of celebrities, journalists, and politicians to circulate fabricated political endorsements and controversies and rack up engagement online.

• The photos of the personalities featured in the campaign were taken from their official social media accounts or from screenshots of live events or media appearances.
• By targeting and supporting various political figures across the spectrum, these fake quote cards obscure the true loyalties and motivations behind the disinformation.
• These posts exploit sensitive social issues by pairing fabricated claims of poverty, corruption, or violence with public figures to incite reactions from targeted sectors.

Zoom out: PressOne.PH has identified at least three Facebook pages behind the coordinated dissemination of these fabricated quote cards.

• These pages have been uploading more than 10 cards per day since December 2025. 
• Two of these pages, named Ganap PH and PH LIFE, share similar-looking profile photos, name structure, and cover photos.
• Collectively, these pages have amassed more than 300,000 followers on Facebook.

Our debunk: There are no official records, interviews, or public statements confirming that the quotes attributed to the figures in these photos are authentic. 

• These quote cards often align with the subjects’ past public stances, creating a sense of authenticity that makes the disinformation highly believable to the average reader.

Rewind: This surge in political disinformation follows an established pattern of digital noise that has intensified following Vice President Sara Duterte’s early entry into the 2028 presidential race.

Why we fact-checked this: These coordinated posts mislead the public about the actual political leanings of influential figures, creating a false narrative that can manipulate voter sentiment ahead of the 2028 election cycle.

• These posts exploit news cycle disinformation by mimicking the look of quote cards often used by real news organizations, making it easier for false narratives to go viral and mislead the public.

Spot the fake: Legitimate political endorsements from public figures tend to receive considerable coverage from credible news outlets.

• Anticipate a surge in political disinformation as the 2028 election draws closer and political battle lines become more defined.
• Always cross-reference controversial quotes with the public figure’s official social media accounts or reports from credible, mainstream news outlets. Arianne Tadina

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