CLAIM: Imee Marcos was arrested.
RATING: FALSE
A video uploaded by a YouTube page “TRENDING PINAS NEWS” falsely claimed that Sen. Imee Marcos was arrested. No such incident occurred.
Flagged content: The video, uploaded on Nov. 20, had a caption that read: “KAKAPASOK LANG! IMEE MARCOS YARI NAIYAK SA PAG-ARESTO SA KANYA, KINASUHAN NI PBBM (sic)” (“JUST IN! Imee Marcos in tears after her arrest, charged by PBBM.”)
Our debunk: Sen. Imee Marcos’ status as an incumbent senator is confirmed on the official website of the Senate of the Philippines.
- Senator Marcos continues to participate in Senate hearings and regularly posts on her official Facebook account.
- On Nov. 30, she published a Bonifacio Day post, stating, “Ngayong Nobiyembre 30, sabay-sabay nating alalahanin at bigyang pugay ang kabayanihan ni Gat Andres Bonifacio.” (“This November 30, let us together remember and pay tribute to the heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.”)
- On Nov. 28, she shared her “munting regalo” (little gift) for November babies as part of her birthday month celebration. This involved her program, called, “Imeehakot,” where she gives free groceries.
Rewind: During the Iglesia ni Cristo anti-corruption rally on Nov. 17, Imee Marcos publicly accused her brother, the president, of long-term illegal drug use.
- She also implicated the president’s wife, Liza Araneta-Marcos, alleging that both used drugs.
Why we’re fact-checking this: As of writing, the YouTube video has drawn 21,136 views, 1,200 likes, and 220 comments.
Spot the fake: Do not be misled by posts from unverified accounts. Always check credible sources before believing claims made on social media.
- Unverified arrest claims can cause confusion and distrust by spreading misinformation and fueling public panic. Jamaica Cabilis
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