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Monday, May 11, 2026

False: Posts claiming Leni Robredo visited DSWD without notice - Interaksyon

CLAIM: A Twitter user claimed that former Vice President Leni Robredo visited the Department of Social Welfare and Development without notice.

“Credit to @MacLopez769. Ok, so here is the supposed back story of the MADUMB visit to DSWD, as relayed by sources from DSWD mismo na super dismayed dito sa incident,” the Twitter user claimed.

“It appears that MADUMB sashayed into the DSWD unannounced and without [an] appointment!” the online added.

The Twitter user is alluding to Angat Buhay chairperson Robredo, who visited DSWD central office on Friday, August 26 to extend help in the calamity and natural disasters program.

READ: Robredo, Angat Buhay NGO officials visit DSWD to extend help in programs

The online user also insinuated that Robredo barged into the office of DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo, which caught him “off guard and cornered.”

She also claimed that Robredo brought with her a photographer.

“Grabe, is she really this thick-faced and so brazen? As in walang appointment? Kapalmuks talaga,” the Twitter user added.

RATING: The claims against Robredo are false.

FACTS:

Robredo visited the office of Tulfo after writing a formal letter requesting a courtesy visit.

The DSWD’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Office of the Secretary Concerns coordinated with the former vice president and gave them a schedule, Robredo said.

She also dismissed the claim that she was accompanied by a photographer noting that she went there with Angat Buhay Executive Director Raffy Magno.

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