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Rodrigo Duterte · NetherlandsAn AI-generated photo showing a sculpture of former president Rodrigo Duterte in the Netherlands has circulated online following his proclamation as newly elected Davao City mayor, with some netizens mistaking it to be real. The Facebook page Muslim Filipino, Ngayon, posted the image on May 15 with the caption:
ART made by Netherland People
#AI The use of artificial intelligence was subtly indicated through the #AI hashtag, though the post its…See the Story
No Duterte sculpture in the Netherlands
Social Media · Metro ManilaA false rumor that reelected Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto got actress Atasha Muhlach pregnant–first circulated in 2024–has gone viral again on social media shortly after the May 12 midterm elections. Facebook page NL Star Buzz posted on May 14 a photo collage featuring the Muhlach family and Sotto captioned:
AGA MUHLACH, HE HAS ACCEPTED ATASHA MUHLACH’S PREGNANCY WITH VICO SOTTO! Sotto has not issued a public statement regarding the revived rumo…See the Story
Vico Sotto–Atasha Muhlach pregnancy hoax resurfaces
Polls · PhilippinesTwo Makabayan-affiliated party-lists were poised to secure one seat each in the House of Representatives a day after elections, contrary to premature May 13 claims on X and Facebook that the bloc had clinched none. One post came from X user @xi_mr5 who uploaded a social media card at 2:58 p.m. bearing Makabayan’s logo and senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño’s photo. The text read:
JUST ANNOUNCED
THE MAKABAYAN BLOC: ZERO SEATS Earlier that mornin…See the Story
