CLAIM: 32 million citizens gathered for a protest to support Vice President Sara Duterte and chanted, “Itaas ang kamao sa comsec.”
RATING: FALSE
An AI-generated video falsely claimed that a rally attended by 32 million people was held on May 12 in Davao City in support of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Flagged content: The video was uploaded to Facebook on May 12 and has since garnered thousands of comments suggesting its audience was unable to identify it as AI-generated.
- The video appears to feature a large crowd gathered with their arms raised while chanting “Itaas ang kamao sa com[ment] sec[tion.]” (“Raise your fists in the comment section.”) Multiple detectors confirmed that the video was AI-generated.
- Hive Moderation concluded that the video was “likely to contain AI-generated or deepfake content.”
- FakeImageDetector.com found 100% likelihood that the video is “computer-generated or modified.”
Our debunk: As of writing, no reputable news organization or government agency has reported on a 32 million-strong rally for the vice president.
- The video also contains several artifacts consistent with AI-generated content.
- The audio of the chants does not match the mouth movements of the people.
- The text on the placards was muddled, containing glaring typos, such as “Davao’s Luady,” “Sara Sadn Duterte,” “322 Sarah Supperters,” and “Savao’s Iron Lady.”
- The figures in the video were inconsistent, with several placards showing 32 million while the LED screen in the background shows 322 million.
Rewind: The video surfaced amid the ongoing impeachment trial against the vice president.
- On May 11, the House of Representatives impeached Duterte for the second time.
- This prompted the Senate to convene as an impeachment court the following week, amid a sudden shift in leadership.
Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the Facebook post has drawn over 29,000 likes, 4,000 comments, and 2,500 shares.
- Facebook account Sherwin C Panaga has over 570,000 followers.
Spot the fake: Stay vigilant against suspicious and inflammatory posts.
- Check with official websites and reputable news outlets to confirm the facts.
- Learn to spot artifacts, inconsistencies, and other common traits of AI-generated content to detect false information. Khloe Lim
PressOne.PH is a verified signatory of the Code of Principles of the International Fact -Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter. The code of principles of the International Fact-Checking Network is a series of commitments organizations abide by to promote excellence in fact-checking. We believe nonpartisan and transparent fact-checking can be a powerful instrument of accountability journalism..
PressOne.PH believes that fact-checking is essential to combating misinformation and disinformation, and in informing and educating citizens and voters. Read more of PressOne.PH’s Fact-Checking Policy by clicking here.
The public is welcome to send feedback or requests for fact-checks at factcheck@pressone.ph.
If you believe PressOne.PH is violating the Code of Principles of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), you may submit a complaint directly to the IFCN website: https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/complaints-policy
FACT-CHECK: Video of a pro-Sara Duterte rally is AI-generated
An AI-generated video falsely claimed that a rally attended by 32 million people was held on May 12 in Davao City in support of Vice President Sara Duterte.
FACT-CHECK: Sen. Robin Padilla did not file Senate bill allowing dead to vote
A satirical Facebook page posted that Sen. Robinhood Padilla had filed a bill on June 1, allowing dead persons to vote through the help of their family representatives to ensure the election of Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential election.
FACT-CHECK: Supreme Court did not junk Sara Duterte impeachment
A Facebook post falsely claimed that the Supreme Court had dismissed the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte and that a temporary restraining order (TRO) was issued.
0 Comments