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A graphic claiming presidential candidate Leni Robredo accidentally voted for rival Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the election is satire.

The image was first uploaded on May 9 by the satire Facebook page Philippine Dairy Inquirer, which imitates the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It was reposted by a page called Gad Vibez with the satire disclaimer cropped out from the image.

Believing the graphic to be true, most reposters mocked Robredo for her “absentmindedness.”

According to the Omnibus Election Code, ballots must be filled out “secretly inside the voting booth.” Taking photos of and/or with one’s ballot is illegal. Thus, the claim is false and also has no basis.

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