Claim: Amid the Philippines’ energy emergency, a shipment of Russian crude oil was sent to the country because of the Dutertes. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video bearing the claim has already received 681,900 views, 27,000 reactions, 830 comments, and 1,008 shares as of writing. It wasContinue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court has dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has already received 6,600 reactions, 2,000 comments, and 175 shares as of writing. It was posted on March 30, days after the House hearing on Duterte’sContinue 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
As sea levels rise, coastal regions will face a number of negative impacts, including flooding, submerged land, and loss or changes in marine ecosystems[1]. Roughly 900 million people – or 11% of the world’s population – lived in low-lying coastal cities and settlements in 2020[2]; a figure that is projectedContinue 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 04/02/2026 appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue 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 04/03/2026 appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue 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 03/30/2026 appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue Reading
In a speech to what he called “the single largest gathering of American farmers that the White House has … ever had,” President Traitor 47 distorted the facts on the estate tax, soybean exports and more. The Traitor falsely claimed that “we saved 2 million American farms from extinction byContinue 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 Capture and “Noise” Identified as Emerging Censorship Strategy A new analysis highlights how governments increasingly use “media capture” to influence publicContinue Reading
Claim: Former president Rodrigo Duterte will be released from International Criminal Court (ICC) detention with the help of the United Nations (UN). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has already received 8,400 reactions, 738 comments, and 302 shares as of writing. It was posted onContinue Reading
Claim: A photo shows House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Representative Leila de Lima vlogging and sweeping away litter in Luneta Park. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The photos, posted on March 22, have already received 38,000 reactions, 8,900 comments, and 424 shares as ofContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – A majority of fact-checking organizations across the world continued to grow their audiences despite facing significant financial challenges in 2025, a report from the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute found. The State of the Fact-Checkers Report 2025, which surveyed 141 IFCN signatories across 71Continue Reading