THE Supreme Court (SC) has categorically denied the authenticity of social media posts alleging a petition with 16 million signatures calling for the resignation of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
The SC discovered posts circulating on Facebook accounts purportedly belonging to “Choose Libungan” and “Bernard Flores Maicon,” claiming that SC Spokesperson Camille Ting announced the petition. The SC issued a statement clarifying that no such statement was made by its spokesperson and that the petition is entirely fabricated.
The false posts further claimed that the Supreme Court En Banc would convene on March 17, 2025, to discuss the alleged petition. The SC vehemently denied this, stating that no such En Banc session is scheduled.
The Supreme Court has initiated an investigation into the origin of these fake news posts, aiming to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. The SC emphasized that these acts of disinformation, including previous false reports on March 11, 2025, alleging a temporary restraining order, will be subject to appropriate action.
The Supreme Court urged the public to be cautious and verify information before sharing it online. They warned against spreading unverified information, emphasizing the importance of responsible online behavior.
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