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Claim: Journalist Kara David was declared “persona non grata” or an unwelcome person by 82 provinces and 146 cities in the Philippines over her birthday wish for the death of all corrupt officials in the country. Rating: SATIRE Why we fact-checked this: An image posted on X (formerly Twitter) onContinue Reading

Claim: A video shows a rally in Naga City, with crowds protesting against the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and condemning corruption in the government’s flood control projects. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was posted on September 12 and has already gainedContinue Reading

Claim: After winning her first World Tennis Association (WTA) title in the Guadalajara Open, Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala donated $10 million to the Philippine Children Health Charity Fund. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has already received 9,300 reactions, 791 comments, and 172 shares.Continue Reading

Claim: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim has 1,100 views and 82 likes as of writing. It was uploaded on a YouTube channel claiming to beContinue Reading

Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) is conducting an online survey on the K to 12 program, with 100,000 votes needed for the removal of Grades 11 and 12. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A supposed public service announcement from DepEd has been circulating on Facebook through the pageContinue Reading

Claim: All Filipinos with national identification cards will receive P5,000 cash assistance upon registration through a link provided in an online post.  Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containing the claim was posted on September 9 and has since garnered over 488,000 views, 11,100 reactions, and 2,300 shares.Continue Reading

Claim: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has died, according to his longtime ally, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go.  Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a Facebook video uploaded on September 13, which has reached over 1.7 million views, 7,800 reactions, 2,900 comments, and 872 shares asContinue Reading

Claim: Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala has accepted a $45 million endorsement deal offered by American sports equipment manufacturer Wilson Sporting Goods. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the Facebook post bearing the claim has 13,000 reactions, 1,200 comments, and 366 shares. The post reads, “Alexandra EalaContinue Reading

Claim: Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is set to be replaced by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano in another shake-up in the upper chamber’s leadership. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a YouTube video uploaded on September 14, which prominently features a screenshot of aContinue Reading

Claim: Businesswoman and former Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya admitted to pocketing funds meant for flood control projects while accusing public officials of being part of the system of corruption. Rating: FALSE  Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook reels video with the claim has around 11,700 likes, 1,800 comments,Continue Reading

Claim: All Filipino citizens aged 10 years old and above are required to undergo drug tests conducted through house-to-house operations. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a pseudo-public service announcement video shared on Facebook, published on September 8 by a page named “DSWD TV.” ItContinue Reading

Claim: Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co has died. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of this writing, the TikTok video making the claim has 913,000 views, 14,600 likes, 2,925 comments, and 819 shares.  The text in the video states: “Zaldy Co patay na?? Kaya pala hindi makita.” (Zaldy CoContinue Reading