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SOURCE: BBC Channel - Your No. 1 Channel | Politics. Rodrigo Duterte Leads The World With The Biggest Following On
Social Media. 3 October 2016

The article "Rodrigo Duterte Leads The World With The Biggest Social Media
Following" was published on October 3rd, 2016 under the domain bbc-channel.com — an
attempt to spoof the famed bbc.com. If you will access the link provided below, you will see the
article with its statement, an image of the subject, and a concise overview related to its headlines.
There is neither introduction nor conclusion, just a piece of plain information laid out in front of
you. I researched the article's stated claim, with the hope of finding any relevant facts about it but
turns out I can therefore guarantee you that it is not adequately credible.

The article addressed how Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte enjoys fame with 50
million followers, even with significant backing from foreign nations such as Africa, America,
and the United Kingdom. According to a top aide, the President LOVES connecting with the
Filipino people, commended by world leaders, appreciated for his leadership through bravery
and tenacity, particularly during his infamous war against drug trafficking.

Another point is the author's anonymity: the tone of the article, in my opinion, is too
optimistic as if the author is the one involved. Sure, the President's mission may have been a
success on their end, but the author should not have overlooked the fact that the majority of the
response has been hostile. I believe that by publishing this article in our digitally-engaged world
where everyone is interconnected and everything is easily accessible, it will just draw more
skeptics rather than advocates.

In conclusion, the article is questionable for several reasons. It may have great visuals,
but the substance is clearly not very useful. Any netizen, at least those who analyze facts, can
recognize the article's authenticity and significance, especially at this key juncture in the
Philippines' history.

ARTICLE’S SOURCE:
(http://web.archive.org/web/20161017000439/http://bbc-channel.com/2016/10/03/rodrigo-duterte-leads-the-world-
with-the-biggest-following-on-social-media/)