Claim: Rodante Marcoleta has been removed from his position as senator because of a perjury complaint filed with the Ombudsman. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post making the false claim has gained 4,800 reactions, 2,400 comments, and 161 shares as of writing. The page that posted it,Continue Reading
Claim: Naga City Mayor and former vice president Leni Robredo criticized the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and called for his resignation. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on November 22, has already received 425,000 views, 6,300 reactions, 2,400 shares, and 1,600 comments as of writing.Continue Reading
Claim: There are no museums dedicated to the 44 members of the Special Action Forces (SAF), collectively known as the SAF 44, who perished in the Mamasapano clash that took place on January 25, 2015. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim can be found in a December 12Continue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is unconstitutional and declared grounds for impeachment against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video uploaded on December 6 carried the title, “Korte hinatulan si BBM! Impeachment ground na ito!”Continue Reading
Claim: International Criminal Court (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor Judge Ambawtukahm Mandiaye Niang will take over as the new chief prosecutor in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war crimes case. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post, made by the page Duterte Supporter Daily News, has garnered 7,600 reactions, 1,700 comments, andContinue Reading
Claim: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque said that a P50 allowance is sufficient for college students’ weekly expenses. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The graphic began circulating on December 11 via Facebook. It featured a photo of Roque being interviewed, with text at theContinue Reading
Claim: The administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte should be credited for the Bucana Bridge project in Davao City. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: Supporters of Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are clashing online on who should take the credit for the completion of the 1.3-kilometer bridge,Continue Reading
Claim: The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) scholarship program offers a P20,000 monthly allowance and P60,000 yearly for tuition, which students can access by registering through a link shared in posts online. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Numerous Facebook posts have circulated this claim, with one of the mostContinue Reading
Claim: Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga’s suspension was lifted due to the assistance of Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube channel News Update Files posted a video on December 5 claiming that Barzaga’s 60-day suspension has been lifted. AsContinue Reading
Claim: A ban on processed meats such as hotdogs and longganisa will be imposed after dog meat was found to be the primary ingredient. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook video posted on December 6 features a pseudo-newcast of a male announcer saying: “Bawal muna magkain ng mgaContinue Reading
Claim: Airlines in the Philippines are offering free round-trip tickets on local and international flights for those who fill up a registration form provided in social media posts circulating online. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts bearing the false claim have been circulating on Facebook, with the mostContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun releasing the December payouts for the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program. The list of recipients is posted online through links included in social media posts. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was posted onContinue Reading
Claim: Steven Wolfe, the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s chief medical officer, recommends the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte for humanitarian and medical reasons. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page named “Duterte Supporter Daily News,” with over 1,100 followers, posted the quote card on December 3. TheContinue Reading