SC to probe fake news about arrest TRO

The Supreme Court (SC) said it will investigate and impose sanctions against individuals who falsely claimed that the court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte and that it received a petition seeking the resignation of President Marcos.

- DAPHNE GALVEZ

“These acts of disinformation, including previous false reports on March 11, 2025 alleging that the SC issued a TRO, will be submitted for appropriate action,” SC spokesperson Camille Ting said.

“The SC will investigate these incidents and take necessary measures, including the imposition of proper sanctions on those responsible,” she added.

On March 11, the day of his arrest, Duterte and Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa filed a petition asking the SC to order the government to release the former president from detention.

They also requested a TRO to prevent the government from cooperating with the International Criminal Court following Duterte’s arrest.