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
Under the terms of a new defense agreement between Greenland, Denmark and the United States, Greenland remains a self-governed territory of Denmark with the right to declare its independence in the future. The U.S. did not “get” Greenland, nor does it now “own” Greenland, as President Traitor 47 has misleadinglyContinue Reading
Claim: Dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. admitted that National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag paid him to say he delivered cash to the Duterte family. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A reaction reel posted on October 27 by the Facebook page “vicshy mix vlog” shows a manContinue Reading
Claim: A photo shows the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division of the Philippine Army expressing support for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: In the Facebook group “1st Infantry Tabak Division Philippine Army,” which has 22,900 members,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. DeSantis Calls for Changes in Conservative Media Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a “big change” in conservative media following Republican lossesContinue 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. Salon Shuts Down After 31 Years Salon has ceased publication after 31 years, ending the run of one of the internet’s earliestContinue Reading
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