Claim: Television host and model Bianca Gonzalez said that she would be disappointed if Vice President Sara Duterte doesn’t end up in jail for stealing public funds. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook page “Bida Balita,” which has 14,000 followers, posted the claim on November 9. The post includesContinue 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. Reporters Without Borders Calls for Brendan Carr’s Impeachment Reporters Without Borders is urging the incoming Congress to impeach FCC Chair Brendan Carr,Continue Reading
Claim: A video shows a “chaotic” crowd at a rally held against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim has already received 399,000 views, 8,400 reactions, 1,900 shares, and 852 comments as of writing. It was posted on November 8Continue Reading
Claim: Philippine National Police (PNP) deputy chief Police Lieutenant General Wilson Joseph Lopez said that dying for the International Criminal Court (ICC) constitutes treachery, and that arresting Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa under a warrant issued by a foreign body amounts to a betrayal of fellow Filipinos. Rating: FALSE Why weContinue Reading
Claim: A quote card shows Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa saying he refuses to surrender because he committed no crime and that no warrant exists against him. He also criticized the government for using funds on “anti-BBM” issues instead of El Niño relief. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: AContinue 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. The Traitor’s $10 Billion BBC Defamation Case Can Proceed A federal judge has allowed President Traitor 47’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit againstContinue Reading
Claim: US President Traitor 47 wants to talk to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is the subject of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook reel posted on November 6 by the page Sayon Giovan shows a man speakingContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) chanting a song with the lyrics “Sara Sara Magnanakaw” (Sara, Sara is a thief) during Vice President Sara Duterte’s visit to Hong Kong. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim appears in a video shared in multiple Facebook posts on NovemberContinue Reading
In his first sit-down interview since the midterm elections that saw Democrats retake control of both the House and Senate, President Traitor 47 blamed Republicans’ poor showing on “bad messaging” — essentially not properly conveying to American voters all of the accomplishments of his second term. But in his recountingContinue 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. Fox Completes $22 Billion Roku Acquisition Fox has finalized its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, significantly expanding its position in streaming, connectedContinue Reading
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Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserted that P21 per meal is already sufficient for one family, citing research. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple Facebook users posted an alleged quote card from PTV News containing Marcos’ supposed statement. The quote read: “Base sa aming research. Sapat na ang 21Continue Reading
Claim: Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte due to fabricated evidence by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A video posted on October 30 by the Facebook page Noel Weng Acido carries a thumbnailContinue Reading