A Facebook post by a Western Samar-based vlogger claims that former senator Mar Roxas criticized former president Rodrigo Duterte, allegedly saying Duterteโs leadership was abusive, chaotic, and responsible for the deaths of many innocent people due to his failed war on drugs.
Verdict: FALSE
Facts
Former senator Mar Roxas has categorically denied making the statement attributed to him.
In a Facebook post, Roxas said the circulating quote was fabricated and urged those behind it to stop using his name to advance political agendas.
โTo whoever created and is spreading this FAKE postโฆ pwede baโฆ Hindi ko alam kung ano ang motibo ninyo pero huwag niyo na ako gamitin sa mga agenda ninyo. Masaya ako sa pribado kong buhay,โ Roxas wrote.
The quote attributed to Roxas does not appear in any of his verified social media accounts, public speeches, interviews, or official statements. No credible news organization has reported Roxas making such remarks.
Roxas, who previously served as interior secretary and ran for president in 2016. He has largely stayed out of partisan political debates in recent years and has repeatedly said he focused on his private life.
Despite his denial, the false post continues to circulate on Facebook. The post underscored how partisan actors used disinformation to revive political narratives involving public figures who are no longer active in politics.
Why this matters
False attributions to known political figures can mislead the public and distort political discourse, especially when recycled during periods of heightened political tension.
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