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Claim: Individuals who received the COVID-19 vaccine will only live up to 2030 and will experience symptoms prior to death. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several videos circulating online bear the claim. One such post on Facebook has gained more than 30,000 reactions, 2,900 comments, and 44,000 shares asContinue Reading

Claim: Following House private prosecutor Amando Ligutan’s statement that a “photocopy now is considered an original,” photocopied peso bills can be used for transactions.  Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: The claim can be found in a number of posts circulating on Facebook. One of the posts was madeContinue Reading

Claim: A video shows a massive crowd of protesters clashing with police at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila. Rating: FALSE  Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on July 3, has already received 5,600 views, 155 comments, and 82 shares as of writing.  A similar video posted on July 2, whichContinue Reading

Claim: Videos show a large crowd gathering in the Philippines in early July 2026 to protest corruption in the government.  Rating: FALSE  Why we fact-checked this: One video has already received 208,000 views, 11,800 reactions, 1,100 shares, and 546 comments. Another video garnered an estimated 75,000 views, 4,800 reactions, 569Continue Reading

Claim: Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa was present at the protests staged by Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members that began on June 30, 2026.  Rating: FALSE  Why we fact-checked this: The video has already received 683,000 views, 18,700 reactions, 3,200 shares, and 2,000 comments as of writing. It was postedContinue Reading

Claim: A video shows a massive rally demanding the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and expressing support for Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containing the claim has garnered 389,000 views, 9,700 likes, 1,600 shares, and 845 comments as of writing. The videoContinue Reading

Claim: The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is the only government agency that achieved a “perfect score” for budget utilization, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Ex-broadcaster Jay Sonza made the claim in a July 3 Facebook post, which hasContinue Reading

Claim: Cash aid from government programs Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) and Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) worth P20,000 can be claimed by filling out a form or messaging a certain Facebook page.  Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Dubious Facebook pages have repeatedly posted theContinue Reading

Claim: The Commission on Audit (COA) said Vice President Sara Duterte has a “clean record,” so there should be no impeachment trial against her. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post making the claim has 4,200 reactions, 1,400 comments, and 63 shares as of writing.  “Paano na yanContinue Reading

Claim: The impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte has been dismissed, and she is cleared of all allegations against her. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was posted on July 5 by YouTube channel “PH NEWS UPDATE,” which currently has more than a millionContinue Reading

Claim: Millions of people joined the June 30 protest of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in support of embattled Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted on June 30 by Bisdak Pilipinas, which has a following of 165,000. The post, as of writing, hasContinue Reading

Claim: Cagayan De Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Suan said Vice President Sara Duterte is “not welcome” in Cagayan de Oro. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post was made by a personal account in the Facebook group “SARA DUTERTE SUPPORTERS,” which has a member count of more thanContinue Reading