Lotoc Dismisses 'Operation Romanov' Information as Unreliable

Atty. Glenn Chong's former legal counsel, Lorenzo 'Larry' Gadon, claimed that a certain 'Operation Romanov' was being planned to oust Vice President Sara Duterte. However, former poll commissioner Rowena Guanzon and former Comelec chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. dismissed the claim as unreliable.

14 Jul, 07:20 — 14 Jul, 18:16

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Why this matters

This story matters because it concerns an alleged plot against a high-ranking government official, Vice President Sara Duterte. The unreliability of the information highlights potential disinformation campaigns or unsubstantiated threats that could destabilize political discourse.

Key entitiesPrincess Maui Operation Romanov Sara Duterte Jeremy Lotoc

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Information from 'Princess Maui' regarding 'Operation Romanov' is considered unreliable
'Operation Romanov' is an alleged plot against Vice President Sara Duterte

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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Information from 'Princess Maui' on 'Operation Romanov' is unreliable

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Jeremy Lotoc stated that the information from 'Princess Maui' on 'Operation Romanov' was not reliable

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'Operation Romanov' takes inspiration from the tragic life of the Romanovs in Russia

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Jeremy Lotoc's statement deeming the information unreliable

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The inspiration for 'Operation Romanov' from the tragic life of the Romanovs in Russia

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RapplerMostly Factual8d ago

What’s this ‘Operation Romanov’ vs Sara Duterte?

The threat is called 'Operation Romanov' which takes inspiration from the tragic life of the Romanovs in Russia

By Rappler.com, Jairo Bolledo

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inquirerMostly Factual7d ago

WATCH: Lotoc says info on ‘Operation Romanov’ unreliable

MANILA, Philippines – Prosecution witness, National Bureau of Investigation official Jeremy Lotoc, said that information provided by Princess Maui about the alleged “Operation Romanov” was not reliable when asked by Senator-Judge Erwin Tulfo during Day 5 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. /dp

By besguerra

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Rappler · 14 Jul, 07:20|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h

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Rappler14 Jul, 07:20First to report

What’s this ‘Operation Romanov’ vs Sara Duterte?

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inquirer14 Jul, 18:16Latest update

WATCH: Lotoc says info on ‘Operation Romanov’ unreliable

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from merely introducing the alleged 'Operation Romanov' to specifically discrediting the source of its information, 'Princess Maui'.

Initial Reporting2026-07-14T07:20:32.000Z

Rappler introduces the concept of 'Operation Romanov' and its alleged target, Vice President Sara Duterte, providing context on its name.

Official Statement on Reliability2026-07-14T17:31:33.000Z

Inquirer reports on Jeremy Lotoc's statement, officially deeming the information from 'Princess Maui' about 'Operation Romanov' unreliable.

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Lotoc Dismisses 'Operation Romanov' Information as Unreliable

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Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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What’s this ‘Operation Romanov’ vs Sara Duterte?

WATCH: Lotoc says info on ‘Operation Romanov’ unreliable

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What’s this ‘Operation Romanov’ vs Sara Duterte?

WATCH: Lotoc says info on ‘Operation Romanov’ unreliable

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Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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