Claim: There is no legal basis in international law for the Philippines’ claim to the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Former Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga made a Facebook post on June 22, stating: “There is no legal basis for the West Philippine SeaContinue Reading
Claim: Detained businesswoman and contractor Sarah Discaya admitted that she, along with other government officials, are stealing public funds meant for infrastructure projects. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video was posted on June 17 by the Facebook page “ebodskz.tv,” which has a following of 23,000. As of writing,Continue Reading
A look into the first bar in Chicago, Illinois, to exclusively show women’s sports., Read MoreContinue Reading
Christian nationalism is incompatible with the American experiment. Our founders knew that., Read MoreContinue Reading
Claim: Photos circulating online show senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros with the young suspects of the June 22 deadly school shooting in Tacloban City. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Various photos have been circulating online showing Pangilinan and Hontiveros with the alleged shooters in the June 22Continue Reading
Claim: Former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co has resurfaced to defend critics of the Marcos administration, saying dissenters are being intimidated and abducted to suppress the truth behind the flood control corruption scandal. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook video bearing the claim was posted on June 17,Continue Reading
Claim: The two teenagers behind the shooting incident in San Jose National High School (SJNHS) in Tacloban City are innocent and protected by the Child Protection Act, according to Cagayan de Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Suan. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook page “Balita sa Kagayan” posted theContinue Reading
Claim: Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong issued a statement criticizing Senator Joel Villanueva on his recent move to join the Senate majority bloc led by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post, made by the Facebook page “Katutubong PH” on June 17, garnered more thanContinue Reading
Claim: An arrest warrant has been issued against Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted on June 19 by the Facebook page “Makata Ng Bayan,” which has a following of more than 940,000. The post itself has garnered more than 19,000 reactions, 6,200 comments,Continue Reading
Claim: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla will be replaced by former DILG chief Benhur Abalos amid rumors of an impending Cabinet shakeup. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video was posted on June 17 by the YouTube channel “Streetwise with Takeru Miyamoto,” whichContinue Reading
Claim: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple posts have been circulating online claiming that Go has already been arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to a warrant issued by theContinue Reading
Claim: No budget has been allotted to help victims of the June 8 earthquake in Mindanao because they are Duterte supporters. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Former Cavite 4th District representative Kiko Barzaga made a post on June 18, stating, “Yung mga biktima ng lindol sa Mindanao ginawang ZeroContinue Reading
Claim: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) attacked Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was posted on June 12 and has since garnered over 17,960 views, 470 likes, and 80 comments. The video’s caption reads, “Big news! Dios ko po! DelikadoContinue Reading