Claim: A schoolboy seems to have predicted Bongbong Marcos’ presidency. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several accounts on TikTok, like justforlaugh126 and _jhayarlosabio, have reposted an alleged interview clip from the 1990s where a reporter asks a schoolboy what he thinks the Philippines will look like in 2025. TheContinue Reading
Claim: Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said that if former president Rodrigo Duterte wants to be freed from detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the entire Duterte family must resign from their positions in government. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A graphic posted on December 2 showsContinue Reading
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was rushed to the hospital due to a medical emergency. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video alleging that Marcos was taken to the hospital was posted on December 5 by the channel “BOSES NG MASA,” which has 119,000 subscribers. The thumbnail showsContinue Reading
Claim: All Filipino households will receive a free Noche Buena (Christmas feast) package upon registering using the links provided in social media posts. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containing the claim was posted on December 8 and has garnered significant engagement, receiving over 1,900 reactions, 800 comments,Continue Reading