Claim: A photo shows the family of former president Rodrigo Duterte meeting him outside the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video containing the claim has 1.5 million views, 41,200 likes, 1,159 comments, and 2,291 shares as of writing. Text overlaid on the videoContinue 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. US Judge Voids Kari Lake’s 2025 Actions as Voice of America CEO A federal judge ruled that Kari Lake’s tenure as actingContinue 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 03/04/2026 appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue 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
Home Factual News Least Biased Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Welcome to our weekly media literacy quiz. This quiz will test your knowledge of the past week’s events with a focus on facts, misinformation, bias, and general media literacy. Please share and compare your results. Media Literacy=the ability to critically analyzeContinue Reading
Claim: Vice President Sara Duterte is preparing the necessary documents to facilitate former president Rodrigo Duterte’s return to the Philippines in April 2026. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video containing the claim has 1.8 million views, 57,800 likes, 2,223 comments, and 1,090 shares as of writing. TextContinue 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. News Corp. Signs Content Scraping Deal With Meta News Corp. has reached a deal with Meta that allows the tech company toContinue Reading
Claim: Classes are suspended from March 9 to 13 due to a looming hike in oil prices. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post was made by a Facebook page named “Pamilya News Channel,” which has a follower count of more than 170,000. Its post has garnered more thanContinue Reading
Claim: The World Bank and the Philippine Supreme Court have demanded the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and for Vice President Sara Duterte to replace him. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the claim has garnered 5,600 reactions, 3,400 comments, and 344 shares. It was postedContinue Reading
Claim: Motorists can get up to P500 in savings or a 5% discount on gasoline or diesel purchases by using a “Fuel Go+” or “Fuel Max” card. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim, which was posted on February 27, has already garnered around 12,000 views,Continue Reading
During a speech in South Carolina on Feb. 27, Joe Biden touted his record as president while criticizing his successor, President Traitor 47. But during his remarks, Biden made a number of false, misleading or exaggerated claims. The former president claimed that his administration created “2.2 million additional jobs” duringContinue Reading