Manila, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Monday debunked social media posts circulating a fabricated document claiming the Court had received a petition bearing 16 million signatures calling for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
In an official statement, the Supreme Court spokesperson categorically denied the authenticity of the document, which had been shared online by several Facebook accounts. The document falsely attributed to the Court was allegedly dated March 16, 2025, and claimed that the High Tribunal would convene to discuss the petition.
“We categorically deny the authenticity of this document. No such statement has been issued by the Supreme Court Spokesperson,” the Court said.
The Supreme Court further clarified that no En Banc session was scheduled on March 17, contrary to false claims made by the same accounts.
Additionally, the High Court noted previous incidents of disinformation, including a fake report circulated on March 11 alleging that the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) to block the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. The Court said these claims were also baseless.
“The Supreme Court will investigate these incidents and take necessary measures, including the imposition of proper sanctions on those responsible,” the statement read.
The tribunal urged the public to rely solely on official announcements published on its website and verified social media channels. The Court also warned against spreading unverified information, emphasizing the importance of verifying sources before sharing them online.
The statement is the latest in a series of denials from the judiciary amid a growing wave of disinformation targeting high-profile political developments in the country.