FALSE. Cagayan de Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Gualberto Suan criticized overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for joining “zero remittance week,” saying they do not deserve to be called modern-day heroes.
FACT. Suan never made this statement, and his office confirmed that the quote is completely fabricated and did not come from him.
The claim circulated through a Facebook post from the page “Birada Kagay-an,” featuring a quote card with Suan’s photo and an alleged statement criticizing OFWs.
The post falsely presents the quote as legitimate, despite having no credible source or official confirmation.
No verified reports or credible news outlets confirm the claim. The supposed quote has no official record and did not originate from any legitimate statement or speech by Suan.
The Facebook page behind the claim has a pattern of posting manipulated quote cards targeting Suan, raising concerns about the credibility of its content.
False claims like this often rely on edited images and fabricated quotes to appear authentic and provoke strong public reactions, especially on sensitive issues involving OFWs.
Suan has urged the public to verify information, report misleading pages, and rely only on official sources and verified news outlets.
