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. Conservative Groups Ask FCC to Deny ABC License Renewals The Guardian reports that several prominent conservative organizations have petitioned the Federal CommunicationsContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check 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, we review each factContinue Reading
Claim: Videos show a large crowd gathering in the Philippines in early July 2026 to protest corruption in the government. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: One video has already received 208,000 views, 11,800 reactions, 1,100 shares, and 546 comments. Another video garnered an estimated 75,000 views, 4,800 reactions, 569Continue Reading
Claim: Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa was present at the protests staged by Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members that began on June 30, 2026. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video has already received 683,000 views, 18,700 reactions, 3,200 shares, and 2,000 comments as of writing. It was postedContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows a massive rally demanding the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and expressing support for Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containing the claim has garnered 389,000 views, 9,700 likes, 1,600 shares, and 845 comments as of writing. The videoContinue Reading
If your tap ran dry and stores closed down, where would you get your freshwater? Water is essential to human life – so important, in fact, that civilizations throughout history have developed around this vital resource. In modern times, many people are fortunate enough to rely on a running tap,Continue Reading
Coral reefs and their ecosystems serve important roles on Earth – they flourish with biodiversity, providing habitat to 25% of known marine species [1,2] , and offer coastal protection from storm surges and cyclones [1] . However, coral reefs are also one of the most sensitive marine ecosystems on Earth,Continue Reading
There is no doubt about it – climate science can be complex. But sometimes this complexity is mistaken for uncertainty. A recurring example is our scientific understanding of carbon dioxide’s (CO2) effects as a greenhouse gas[2]. However, the evidence for CO2 as a greenhouse gas is well-established and is builtContinue Reading
Sen. Susan Collins helped pass a 2012 law that affirmed that members of Congress are not exempt from insider-trading laws and required members to more promptly disclose their trades of stocks and other investments. But an ad from a pro-Democrat group falsely claims that the Republican senator “doesn’t think” thatContinue 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. Media Companies Unite Against First Amendment Threats Major media organizations are increasingly joining forces as legal and political pressure on the pressContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check 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, we review each factContinue Reading
Claim: The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is the only government agency that achieved a “perfect score” for budget utilization, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Ex-broadcaster Jay Sonza made the claim in a July 3 Facebook post, which hasContinue Reading
Claim: Cash aid from government programs Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) and Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) worth P20,000 can be claimed by filling out a form or messaging a certain Facebook page. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Dubious Facebook pages have repeatedly posted theContinue Reading