This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Study Finds LLMs Struggle to Give Safe Medical Advice in Real-World Interactions A comprehensive Oxford University study published in Nature reveals thatContinue Reading
Claim: Senate President Tito Sotto has been removed from his position after a coup within the Senate and an order from the Supreme Court. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts bearing variations of the false claim have been circulating on Facebook and YouTube. One Facebook post has 5,900Continue Reading
Claim: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said the following statement, as seen in multiple quote cards circulating online: “Doon sa matabang vlogger na nagpunta sa llocos wag mo akong pangunahan at siraan alam mo bang pwede kitang kasohan sa ginagawa mo sinasabi mo na iniiwasanContinue Reading
Claim: After disclosing that he was diagnosed with diverticulitis, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admitted that his health condition was caused by heavy cocaine use. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video titled “President Marcos, umamin na dahilan health condition ay heavy cocaine use (President Marcos admitted the reasonContinue Reading
As the U.S. formally exited from the World Health Organization last month, The Traitor administration officials misleadingly claimed that the WHO “pushed” or “promoted” lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group did not explicitly recommend lockdowns, although it also did not advise countries not to implement them. It said itContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. FCC Launches Investigation Into ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Political Interview The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a probe into ABC’s daytimeContinue Reading
Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International… The post MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 02/06/2026 appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) announced the return to the four-year high school system in the country, essentially scrapping the K to 12 program. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post, made by “Walang Pasok Advisory Updates,” has garnered 86 reactions, 102 comments, and 1,200 shares asContinue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court raided Malacañang over claims that it was being used as a drug den. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and several senators have been arrested for using illegal drugs. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: On February 1 and 2, the YouTube channel “Boses ng Masa” uploadedContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis Steps Down Amid Layoffs Washington Post CEO and publisher Will Lewis has resigned just days after theContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Fact Check Search Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, weContinue Reading
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘ first-ever snowfall on record ’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media with some people blaming climate change, and others claiming thisContinue Reading
What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading