February 2026 — Filipino vlogger Deen Chase has become a major online talking point after posting a series of unverified videos and photos targeting President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Searches for “Deen Chase viral video” surged this month as the controversy spread across Facebook, YouTube, and X.
The allegations have drawn strong responses from Malacañang, making the issue one of the most discussed political flashpoints in the Philippines this year.
Who Is Deen Chase?
Deen Chase is an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and social media personality with a following that includes members of pro-Duterte online communities. His recent posts gained traction through reaction videos, reposts, and politically aligned social media pages.
What Are Deen Chase’s Allegations?
In January, Chase released multiple clips and images that made serious claims without verified evidence. His allegations include:
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Drug-related claims, accusing the President and First Lady of illegal substance use
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A so-called “sensitive” photo, which he claimed showed the First Lady in a compromising situation
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A video allegation involving the President, described by Chase as private footage involving multiple individuals
Chase also used suggestive language and symbolism in his videos to imply immoral or ritualistic behaviour. No independent authority has confirmed the authenticity of any of these materials.
Is There Any Proof Behind the Videos?
So far, none of the videos or images shared by Deen Chase have been authenticated. Experts and government-linked civic leaders have stated that the content lacks forensic verification and has not been submitted to credible institutions for review.
Observers note that the videos rely heavily on narration and repetition rather than documented evidence.
Philippine Government Responds
Malacañang strongly rejected the claims, calling them deliberate lies and malicious disinformation.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the accusations were meant to damage the credibility and dignity of the First Couple. She stressed that free expression does not justify attacks on personal character.
Civic leader and Palace ally Dr Jose Antonio Goitia also criticised the content, calling the focus on the First Lady’s private life a gender-based attack. He stated that none of the materials have been proven real or accurate.
Palace Warns Against Political Disinformation
The government urged the public to stay alert against paid trolls and politically motivated misinformation, warning that viral content can be weaponised to influence public opinion.
Officials reminded citizens to verify sources and avoid sharing unproven claims online.
Why the Issue Is Trending
The combination of explicit allegations, political tension, and social media amplification has driven public curiosity. However, authorities continue to stress that appearing in viral videos or online claims does not imply guilt.
As of now, the allegations remain unverified.
