FALSE: “May kilala ako na VP, lawyer din pero utak pang grade 1” — Claire Castro

A Facebook post claims that Palace Press Officer Claire Castro indirectly insulted Vice President Sara Duterte by allegedly saying, “May kilala ako na VP, lawyer din pero utak pang Grade 1.” 

CLAIM 

The post presented a quote allegedly made during a ‘press briefing’, claiming that Castro indirectly referred to Duterte as a vice president and a lawyer with the mind of a first grader.

The alleged quote shows:

“May kilala ako na VP/lawyer din pero utak pang Grade 1.” 

Additionally, it also implies that the alleged remark reflects the escalating exchange of statements between political figures amid the country’s ongoing political tensions. 

RATING: FALSE

CONCLUSION

No official record or credible news report shows that Castro made the alleged remark. The Facebook post provides no verifiable evidence to support its claim, indicating that the quote attributed to Castro is fabricated. 

FACTS: 

• No official records from palace press briefings or any news coverage show that Castro made such statements.
• The Facebook post did not provide a verifiable source, such as the date of the briefing, or a video clip to support its claim. 
• Although a separate impeachment trial exchange involved Atty. Mark Vinluan discussing Duterte’s Bar exam performance, no record shows that Usec. Castro made a similar remark.

BOTTOMLINE

The Facebook post falsely attributes a fabricated quote to Castro without any official record or verified video to support the claim, which may deceive the public into linking an insulting remark against Duterte.