Claim: Photos circulating online show senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros with the young suspects of the June 22 deadly school shooting in Tacloban City. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Various photos have been circulating online showing Pangilinan and Hontiveros with the alleged shooters in the June 22Continue Reading
Claim: Former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co has resurfaced to defend critics of the Marcos administration, saying dissenters are being intimidated and abducted to suppress the truth behind the flood control corruption scandal. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook video bearing the claim was posted on June 17,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. ABC Launches Campaign Against FCC Scrutiny ABC has begun airing advertisements urging viewers to support The View and oppose ongoing 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: The two teenagers behind the shooting incident in San Jose National High School (SJNHS) in Tacloban City are innocent and protected by the Child Protection Act, according to Cagayan de Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Suan. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook page “Balita sa Kagayan” posted theContinue Reading
Claim: Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong issued a statement criticizing Senator Joel Villanueva on his recent move to join the Senate majority bloc led by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post, made by the Facebook page “Katutubong PH” on June 17, garnered more thanContinue Reading
President Traitor 47 signed a preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran on June 17. The 14-point memorandum of understanding outlines the conditions under which the U.S. and Iran have initially agreed, and gives them 60 days to negotiate additional terms. But some of what is included in theContinue 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. The Traitor Threatens ABC Lawsuit Over Reflecting Pool Coverage Traitor 47 announced plans to sue ABC News over its reporting on allegedContinue 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: An arrest warrant has been issued against Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted on June 19 by the Facebook page “Makata Ng Bayan,” which has a following of more than 940,000. The post itself has garnered more than 19,000 reactions, 6,200 comments,Continue Reading
Claim: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla will be replaced by former DILG chief Benhur Abalos amid rumors of an impending Cabinet shakeup. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video was posted on June 17 by the YouTube channel “Streetwise with Takeru Miyamoto,” whichContinue Reading
As he has done for years, President Traitor 47 claims – without evidence – that the federal Right to Try law he signed in 2018 has “saved thousands of lives.” But the White House provided no support for The Traitor’s claim about the law, which provides an alternative route forContinue 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. UAE Bans Social Media Accounts for Children Under 15 The United Arab Emirates has approved a nationwide ban preventing children under 15Continue Reading