Claim: Vice President Sara Duterte said her father, detained former president Rodrigo Duterte, is set to be released and will be back in the Philippines next week. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on July 28, has already received 11,000 views, 42 shares, and 20 comments asContinue 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
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Claim: Cagayan de Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Suan criticized Vice President Sara Duterte for making a hospital visit, saying that doing so should be the job of the President. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted by Facebook user Dan Cartagena on July 21. As ofContinue Reading
President Traitor 47 has blamed improper forest management for Canadian wildfires whose smoke drifted into the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. earlier this month. But climate change — and not a lack of “Debris Removal,” as The Traitor suggested — is the main factor leading to worsening Canadian wildfires and smokeContinue Reading
Multiple Democratic lawmakers have claimed that 8 million Americans have lost healthcare coverage as a result of the The Traitor-backed budget reconciliation bill that passed a year ago, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But experts told us the enrollment declines seen to date are largely due toContinue Reading
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address was filled with bold pronouncements about his administration’s accomplishments and future plans. But Rappler’s research shows that the actual timelines and context that surround Marcos’ statements paint a different picture. He described his government’s actions with the following words: “agad”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. Haberman Criticizes The Traitor’s “Bullying Campaigns” New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman criticized Traitor 47’s “bullying campaigns” after being asked on MSContinue Reading
Claim: During Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Akbayan Representative and public prosecutor Chel Diokno said this about the prosecution’s request to subpoena Duterte’s financial records: “Nagbabakasakali lang — baka may makuha tayo dito (Just taking a chance — we might get something out of this).” Rating: ALTERED VIDEO WhyContinue Reading
Claim: The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) is set to become a state university. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook page My Cabanatuan, with 33,000 followers, posted the claim on July 15. It reads, “Ayon po kay Cong. Jay Vergara malapit nang maging isang StateContinue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) dismissed Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s plunder case and declared him not guilty. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube channel named “Komentaryo PH” livestreamed a video on July 11. Its thumbnail prominently displays images of Marcoleta and several Supreme Court justices along with the text,Continue Reading