Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, as confirmed by Malacañang. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post containing the claim was uploaded on April 5 and has since garnered over 5,000 reactions, 2,600 comments, and 2,900 shares. The post uses the logosContinue Reading
Claim: Cagayan de Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Suan said he was disappointed in overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for joining “zero remittance week,” adding that they do not deserve to be called modern-day heroes. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post from the page “Birada Kagay-an” has garneredContinue Reading
Claim: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte and the imprisonment of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim appeared on a Facebook page posing as a news outlet with 51,000 followers. As of writing, the postContinue Reading
Claim: The Commission on Audit (COA) has cleared Vice President Sara Duterte of alleged misuse of funds related to her office and urged the House of Representatives to dismiss the impeachment complaints against her. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has already received 3,800 reactions,Continue Reading
Claim: A court issued a warrant of arrest against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV in April 2026. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted in a Facebook group of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters, with 274,900 members. It features a photo of Trillanes surrounded by police officers,Continue Reading
Claim: A news report states that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted in a Facebook group of Duterte supporters with 33,000 members and, as of writing, has garnered 155 likes, 33 comments,Continue Reading
Claim: Starting April 15, 2026, the use of cellphones will be banned nationwide. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was posted on March 30 and has already received 1.9 million views, 16,400 reactions, 3,800 shares, and 3,300 comments as of writing. It shows a videoContinue Reading
Claim: The Cabanatuan City government in Nueva Ecija released an ordinance outlining a new tricycle fare matrix. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the Facebook post bearing the claim has 1,500 shares, 865 reactions, and 361 comments. The post includes photos of a fare matrix withContinue Reading
Claim: Japan and the United States (US) have formally filed a motion before an international body seeking the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim appeared on a Facebook page posing as a newsContinue Reading
Claim: The Philippines will be placed under an energy lockdown starting April 20, and the public is encouraged to prepare alternative power sources and essential supplies. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple versions of the claim have circulated online over the past couple of days, causing significant confusion amongContinue Reading
Claim: Amid the Philippines’ energy emergency, a shipment of Russian crude oil was sent to the country because of the Dutertes. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video bearing the claim has already received 681,900 views, 27,000 reactions, 830 comments, and 1,008 shares as of writing. It wasContinue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court has dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has already received 6,600 reactions, 2,000 comments, and 175 shares as of writing. It was posted on March 30, days after the House hearing on Duterte’sContinue Reading
Claim: Former president Rodrigo Duterte will be released from International Criminal Court (ICC) detention with the help of the United Nations (UN). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has already received 8,400 reactions, 738 comments, and 302 shares as of writing. It was posted onContinue Reading