Cavite satirically dubbed as one of the ‘world’s worst provinces to live in’

Claim: Cavite is on the list of “world’s worst provinces to live in.”

Rating: SATIRE

Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the satirical Facebook post has 2,100 reactions, 225 comments, and 1,179 shares.

Although the photo indicates “satire” at the top and bottom parts, replies and comments show that people believed the claim. The post was shared on various platforms, such as Twitter and TikTok. 

As of writing, a quoted tweet that mentions the province’s political dynasties – namely the Revillas, Tolentinos, and Remullas – has 117 replies, 1,262 retweets, 171 quote tweets, and 8,680 likes. Meanwhile, a TikTok with this graphic covered the “satire” labels of the original photo; it has gained 2,595 likes, 795 comments, and 426 shares, as of writing.

The facts: News4, a satirical/parody Facebook page that mimics News5, posted a graphic that ranked Cavite as one of the worst provinces to live in the world. It claimed that Cavite has recorded 10,000 cases of riot, murder, theft, and other crimes in a single day. It also sarcastically states that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is happy about the world record. 

A survey of the “world’s worst provinces to live in” does not exist. The Global Liveability Index, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit, ranks 173 cities. In the 2022 survey, no Philippine city ranks in the bottom 10 positions. – Sandra Benig/Rappler.com

Sandra Benig is a Rappler intern. This fact check was reviewed by a member of Rappler’s research team and a senior editor. Learn more about Rappler’s internship program here.

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