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Romero’s family dismissed the fake last will, which supposedly specified that certain percentages of Romero’s wealth would be used to fund a high school in Pangasinan and support charitable institutions
Claim: The last will and testament of the late actress Gloria Romero shows she had P727.9 million in her bank account and a mansion worth P19.1 million, with the funds to be allocated to various causes and certain individuals.
Rating: FALSE
Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has gained over 25,000 reactions, 1,600 comments, and 2,3000 shares, as of writing.
The will supposedly specifies that 40% of Romero’s wealth will fund the construction of a provincial high school in Pangasinan, while 30% will be donated to three charitable institutions. The remaining 30% will be divided equally between Marites G. Gutierres-Balbin and Christopher Juno G. Balbin.
Similar posts are also circulating on other social media platforms following the death of the veteran actress.
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The facts: The circulating social media card claiming to show Romero’s last will and testament is fake.
The Romero family dismissed the claim, calling it misleading and unsupported by any evidence, according to a report by Frontline Pilipinas.
Romero, 91, died on Saturday, January 25. Known as the “Queen of Philippine Cinema,” she starred in films like Dalagang Ilocana (1954), Sino Ang May Sala (1957), and Paru-Parong Bukid (1958).
Numerous celebrities who shared the screen with Romero in more than 250 films and shows have honored her memory.
The remains of the late actress have been cremated following the last day of her wake in Quezon City. – James Patrick Cruz/Rappler.com
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