Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of the national budget was unconstitutional. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A graphic shared by the Facebook page Makata Ng Bayan on November 1 shows an edited photo of Marcos, former chief justice Alexander Gesmundo, and OmbudsmanContinue Reading
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has blamed high electricity prices in Democrat-led states on climate policies. Prices do tend to be higher in blue states than red states, but climate policies explain at most a modest portion of the price difference. Longstanding structural and geographical factors — combined with more recentContinue Reading
Claim: Vice President Sara Duterte will replace President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. after his impeachment. The Supreme Court (SC) also ordered Marcos’ arrest. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube channel named “PINAS NEWS INSIDER” with over 1 million subscribers posted the claim on November 2. The video isContinue Reading
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that people who make P96 a day are not considered poor. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook user David Dodong posted a supposed quote card of Marcos bearing the claim. The quote reads, “Kapag kumikita ka ng 96 pesos kada araw ay hindiContinue 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. Google, Meta and TikTok Challenge California Youth Social Media Law Google, Meta and TikTok have filed separate lawsuits seeking to block aContinue Reading
Claim: The International Criminal Court (ICC) allegedly declared its arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa invalid, while the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed the case and arrest warrant against him. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim originated from YouTube videos uploaded by the channel “NEWS UPDATE FILES,”Continue 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. Wall Street Journal Says The Traitor’s Choices Fueled GOP Midterm Losses The Wall Street Journal published a post-election analysis arguing that PresidentContinue Reading
Claim: GMA Network will be shut down due to libel and cyber libel complaints filed by Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video posted on October 24 by the channel Pinas News Insider carries the title, “WALA NA! FINISH NA!Continue Reading
Claim: Navotas City Representative Toby Tiangco said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be impeached in 2027. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A reel posted by the Facebook page WeSupport-Du30 on October 30 carries a “Breaking news” banner that reads, “Toby Tiangco, sinabing mai-impeach ang Pangulo sa 2027 (Toby TiangcoContinue Reading
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As fact-checkers, we watch a lot of ads in the lead-up to elections, and we only write about a fraction of them. Some of them are downright bizarre. As we first started doing 20 years ago — just for fun — on Election Day, we’re giving out pretend awards toContinue Reading
Claim: Cagayan de Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Suan threatened Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa that he would file a “shoot-to-kill” resolution with the House committee if the Senator failed to surrender by the given deadline. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook page “State News Online,” which has overContinue Reading
Home Factual News Least Biased Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check 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. ★ SUPPORT OUR MISSION MBFC relies entirely on readers like you.Continue Reading