Claim: A video claims that reports of the supposed death of former House speaker Martin Romualdez’s son were circulated to cover up a plan to fly the detained lawmaker out of the country. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video posted by the channel “Munting Kaalaman” on SeptemberContinue Reading
Claim: Senators Mark Villar, Camille Villar, and Robin Padilla will be jailed as part of an effort to remove Vice President Sara Duterte from office. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video posted on September 21 by the channel “News Update Files,” credited to “Banat By,” makes theContinue Reading
Claim: Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo has declared a 13-vote threshold to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial, with 13 votes already approved. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video posted on September 19 by the channel “News Update Files” carried the claim. Continue Reading
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed interest in extending his term for another six years to address more problems in the country. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook user Angel Batz posted a supposed quote card of Marcos lamenting that his current six-year term is not enough to manageContinue Reading
Claim: Meta’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg penned a letter responding to the Philippine House of Representatives’ call for him to appear at a congressional hearing on social media safety. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple Facebook users posted an alleged letter from Zuckerberg, in which he purportedlyContinue Reading
Claim: Former president Rodrigo Duterte has returned to the Philippines, with a photo proving he arrived at a Philippine airport. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts using supposed photos of Duterte at the airport have circulated on Facebook since September 17. A Facebook reel uploaded by user “CapriciousContinue Reading
Claim: Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will run for vice president in the 2028 elections, but does not want to have incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte to serve as president. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook user Abe De Ausen Reginaldo posted the claimContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. privately telling his cousin, former House speaker Martin Romualdez, that his arrest is only for show, and that he would be acquitted as long as he stays silent. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The clip was posted on Facebook by theContinue Reading
Claim: Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to a debate for the 2028 presidential elections. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: On September 10, Facebook user Glenn Vugalon, who has 17,000 followers, shared a video clip of Robredo speaking without original audio. Text overlaid on theContinue Reading
Claim: Two protesters died at the gates of Malacañang during the September 21, 2026 rallies marking the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook account with 165,000 followers called “JAN Writer” posted: “Two protesters are dead at the gates of MalacañangContinue Reading
Claim: The bill postponing the November 2 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) became a law on September 21, prompting the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to announce the suspension of the filing of certificates of candidacy. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook account named “Rolando Hagos,” which currentlyContinue Reading
Claim: Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro said she’s ready to replace Vice President Sara Duterte amid the latter’s ongoing impeachment case. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook user Artsky Abdul Esonsa posted on September 6 a quote card featuring Luistro, the lead public prosecutor in Duterte’s impeachment trial.Continue Reading
Claim: Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III called for the conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial even without valid evidence. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook user Jonathan Ornoza 2.0 posted Sotto’s supposed statement, labeled as “breaking news.” The post reads, “Gusto ni Sotto i-convict agadContinue Reading