A supporter of Philippine Vice-President Leni Robredo takes a selfie during a campaign rally in Angeles City, Pampanga Province, on April 9, 2022. Photo: Reuters
A supporter of Philippine Vice-President Leni Robredo takes a selfie during a campaign rally in Angeles City, Pampanga Province, on April 9, 2022. Photo: Reuters

Trolls and polls: fake news surrounds Philippines’ Robredo-Marcos showdown

  • Bongbong Marcos’ campaign relies on a long-built disinformation network that attacks his rivals and perpetuates falsehoods about them, analysts say
  • While Leni Robredo’s ratings are inching up and those of frontrunner Marcos have lost some steam, his well-funded movement and online reach still makes him the person to beat

A supporter of Philippine Vice-President Leni Robredo takes a selfie during a campaign rally in Angeles City, Pampanga Province, on April 9, 2022. Photo: Reuters
A supporter of Philippine Vice-President Leni Robredo takes a selfie during a campaign rally in Angeles City, Pampanga Province, on April 9, 2022. Photo: Reuters
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