[DECODED] Three ways Duterte’s propaganda machine has changed
Post-Duterte arrest, the past two weeks took us back to that era, as if we’re reliving it all over again. But some things did change. Here are three things that we found to be different this time around.

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I would like to ask if the allegation of Liza Marcos being detained in Los Angeles is debunked. Duterte supporters are calling for an interview by media or a livestream, which are yet to be done, and I am yet to see any article refuting their accusation.

Hi, @Kiolo B. ! A previous fact-check already debunked the false claim. Malacañang also denied the allegation.

Here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/liza-marcos-not-detained-united-states-no-exchange-deal-rodrigo-duterte-release/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that Teacher Rubilyn's character emerged spontaneously during a brainstorming session, inspired by the public interest around the controversial 'teacher' Alice Guo, and quickly gained around a million views on Facebook?

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https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/courage-on-introducing-teacher-rubilyn/

FACT CHECK: No case filed by Supreme Court against Marcos, Torre over Duterte arrest
The video provides no evidence for its claim. Furthermore, as a sitting president, Marcos is immune from civil and criminal cases during his term.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-supreme-court-case-against-ferdinand-marcos-jr-nicolas-dela-torre-rodrigo-duterte-arrest/

FACT CHECK: News articles can be cited in research, contrary to claim
Some published undergraduate research theses use journalists’ articles as sources; academic writing formats such as APA, MLA, and the Chicago Style mention ways to cite news articles

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/news-articles-cited-research/

Hello! We are opening applications for the next round of Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship for campus journalists. You may consider applying if you are a college student and are part of a campus publication. Feel free to also share this with organizations and students who might be interested to join. Deadline is until Sunday, April 6 at 11:59pm: https://www.rappler.com/about/aries-rufo-fellowship-campus-journalists-applications-2025/

FACT CHECK: No Guinness record for ‘50 million’ people celebrating Duterte’s 80th birthday
Despite attempts to set a Guinness World Record for the detained former president's birthday celebration, no official record has been set, contrary to claims

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-guinness-world-record-rodrigo-duterte-80-birthday-celebration/

FACT CHECK: No order from Quimbo to padlock INC churches in Marikina
Marikina 2nd District Representative Stella Quimbo denied multiple fake graphics falsely attributing anti-Iglesia ni Cristo statements to her following former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-order-stella-quimbo-close-iglesia-ni-cristo-churches-marikina/

[WATCH] #ScamAlert: Rappler’s public forum on fighting scams in Laguna
Rappler’s #ScamAlert tackles the dangers of scams, and how to report and avoid these. Bookmark this page to watch the recording of the public forum.

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https://www.rappler.com/moveph/video-scam-alert-public-forum-laguna/

FACT CHECK: Contrary to claim, media reported Duterte’s drug war hearing statements
Duterte admitted during the Senate hearing on October 28, 2024, that he encouraged suspects to fight back and that the Davao Death Squad exists, among other admissions

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/media-reported-rodrigo-duterte-drug-war-hearing-statements/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that claims of retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio confirming the dismissal of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case are false? In fact, Carpio stated that the Senate must convene as an impeachment court to proceed, raising important legal questions about the trial's timing.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/antonio-carpio-not-confirm-dismissal-sara-duterte-impeachment-case/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that despite claims of increased tourism in the Netherlands due to former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's detention at the ICC, there is no official evidence supporting this? In fact, major Dutch media outlets and the Netherlands Board of Tourism have not reported a surge in hotel bookings or tourism linked to the events surrounding his case.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-proof-rodrigo-duterte-icc-detention-boosted-tourism-netherlands/