FACT CHECK: Claire Castro quote on Ivana Alawi helping slain driver’s family is fake

lamarcellana0382· Jul 27, 2026 · 6:33 AM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. The fake quote originated from a satire page but was reposted without a disclaimer, leading to social media users criticizing Castro for her alleged remarks. The Palace press officer has been the target of multiple fabricated claims online.

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▪The fake quote originated from a satire page but was reposted without a disclaimer, leading to social media users criticizing Castro for her alleged remarks.
▪The Palace press officer has been the target of multiple fabricated claims online.

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window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); Fact checks on public officials FACT CHECK: Claire Castro quote on Ivana Alawi helping slain driver’s family is fake Jul 27, 2026 2:33 PM PHT Rappler.com Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. The post circulating online was made by stitching together photos of actress Ivana Alawi with a fake quote attributed to Castro that originated from a page claiming to be satire AT A GLANCE PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro was falsely quoted criticizing actress Ivana Alawi for helping the family of a slain motorbike taxi rider.

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