Claim: Reverse image search shows that the photo of the towers was originally uploaded to Twitter on Dec. 2, 2016, during the 45th anniversary of United Arab Emirates  National day. The tower lights also flashed images of the UAE's national flag, and had nothing to do with the political campaign in the Philippines.
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Verdict: reverse image search shows that the photo of the towers was originally uploaded to twitter on dec. 2, 2016, during the 45th anniversary of united arab emirates  national day. the tower lights also flashed images of the uae's national flag, and had nothing to do with the political campaign in the philippines.
Organisation: VERA Files
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2022-05-16T01:14:20