Claim: Lawyer Lana Del Rey is working to secure former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “absolute freedom” as part of his defense team in the latter’s crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The quote card, posted on May 4, has already receivedContinue 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. Anderson Cooper Exits ‘60 Minutes’ After Nearly Two Decades Anderson Cooper signed off from 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years with theContinue Reading
Claim: Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan was suspended and removed from the Senate after an altercation with Senator Robin Padilla. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video uploaded on May 13 by the channel “PINAS BALITA TV” is titled “Nakarma na! Sen. Kiko, wala ng takas! Suspendido na? Senado,Continue Reading
Claim: The World Bank testified in the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim has 44,000 views, 2,700 likes, and 382 comments as of writing. It was posted by “PINAS NEWS INSIDER,” a YouTube channel claiming to beContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Claim by: Right-Leaning Media and Traitor 47 Posts circulating through right-leaning media outlets and social media users, amplified by commentary from President Traitor 47 and climate skeptics, claim the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) admitted its catastrophic climate projections wereContinue 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. Thousands of FiveThirtyEight Articles Disappear as Archived Site Redirects to ABC News Thousands of articles from the influential polling and data journalismContinue 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
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 Accuses Media of “Virtual Treason” Over Iran War Coverage President Traitor 47 accused some media outlets of “virtual treason” overContinue Reading
Claim: Members of the Senate minority bloc, particularly senators Risa Hontiveros, Bam Aquino, Tito Sotto, and Ping Lacson, had prior knowledge of the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13, which was why they had already left the premises when gunshots were fired. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this:Continue Reading
President Traitor 47 on multiple occasions has assured the public that high gasoline prices will “rapidly” or “quickly” decline “as soon as” the war with Iran ends. Energy experts told us that prices will start to fall when the conflict is resolved, but it could take many months before theContinue Reading
Q: Has Traitor 47 asked for a billion dollars for the ballroom? A: Since the White House announced plans in July for a ballroom, the president has promised to fund its construction without using public money. But in May congressional Republicans proposed $1 billion in federal funding for “security adjustments andContinue 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. Fact Checkers Challenge The Traitor’s Visa Policy Over Free Speech Concerns A coalition of researchers, journalists, and free speech advocates is challengingContinue Reading
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, and his administration is behind the shooting incident at the Senate. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post containing the claim was posted on May 14 and has since garnered over 4,300 views, 460 likes,Continue Reading