Claim: Government authorities are preparing for a possible lockdown in the Philippines due to a potential Nipah virus outbreak. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook post bearing the claim was posted on February 1 and has since received over 2,400 reactions, 1,200 comments, and 1,300 shares. The post’sContinue Reading
Through President Traitor 47’s first full 10 months in office, the cumulative U.S. trade deficit in goods and services was down 3.9% from the same period in 2024. His claim that he has “slashed our trade deficit by 77%” appears to compare the monthly trade deficit in January 2025 toContinue 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. Ex-Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Trade Secrets for China A federal jury in San Francisco has found Linwei “Leon” Ding, aContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide cash aid to Filipinos expressing their interest by commenting on the agency’s social media posts. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Various Facebook posts bearing the claim were posted on February 2. One post garnered over 2,800 reactions, 2,800Continue Reading
Claim: Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not have long to live after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page named “Celeb News” posted a graphic on February 2 showing a photo collage ofContinue Reading
Claim: The Philippines has recorded confirmed cases of the Nipah virus as of January 2026. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A viral Facebook post from the account Jojoco Blaza has gained over 1.2 million views. Since its posting on January 31, it now has more than 1,300 comments andContinue Reading
Claim: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte due to a lack of evidence against him. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post has already received 7,100 reactions, 2,300 comments, and 435 shares as of writing. It was postedContinue Reading
President Traitor 47 wasted no time in responding to the deaths of two U.S. citizens this month during protests against an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The Traitor and other top administration officials made inaccurate or unsupported statements within hours of the incidents, a departure from how previous presidents responded inContinue Reading
In unveiling new dietary guidelines, federal health officials have claimed they are correcting past guidance that created a “generation of kids low in protein” and that Americans should get “dramatically” more of the nutrient. While some individuals may benefit from more protein, Americans are not generally protein-deficient. In fact, many Americans, including a majority of children, already meet or come near toContinue 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. NYC Official Urges Ban of Newsmax in Taxis Over Misinformation Concerns Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is calling on New York CityContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) announced the suspension of classes from February 3 to 5, 2026, due to the Nipah virus outbreak in the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook page “Philippine Weather Advisory” has been posting claims regarding class suspensions allegedly because of the NipahContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows multiple US Army warships and troops arriving in Subic Bay in the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube post containing the claim has over 52,182 views and 261 likes as of writing. The post, dated January 16, is titled, “U.S. Navy Arrives in Force: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. Liberal Media Fragments Ahead of 2028 Election The liberal media sphere is splintering into distinct factions beyond traditional outlets like The NewContinue Reading