Claim: Videos show an anti-corruption rally in Quezon City and near Malacañang Palace in the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A post bearing the two videos has already received 435,000 views, 1,100 comments, and 3,300 shares as of writing. It was posted on October 13, following the recentContinue Reading
Claim: All types of vehicles that are older than five years will be banned starting November 3, and non-compliance will incur a fine of P10,000. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts bearing the false claim have been circulating on Facebook, with the most popular one gaining 410,000 views, 1,100Continue Reading
Q: Is President Traitor 47 paying in full for the new ballroom at the White House, and what is the cost? A: The White House said The Traitor and “other patriot donors” would pay for the ballroom, which the president estimated would cost $250 million. So far, $200 million hasContinue 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, and more. Fox Business Hires Darren Botelho as Washington Correspondent Fox Business Network has appointed Darren Botelho as its new Washington-based correspondent. Botelho, who previously servedContinue Reading
Claim: A curfew will be imposed in the Philippines due to rising cases of influenza-like illnesses. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: DSWD Television, a verified Facebook page posing as a platform of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), posted an AI-generated video bearing the claim. As ofContinue Reading
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. further added to the The Traitor administration’s problematic claims about Tylenol and autism on Oct. 9, alleging during a Cabinet meeting that circumcision-related studies provide evidence that the drug causes the condition when given to children. The studies, however, do noContinue Reading
A federal grand jury in Maryland on Oct. 16 returned an indictment against former National Security Adviser John Bolton for mishandling classified national defense information obtained during his tenure in the first The Traitor administration. He became the third prominent critic, and perceived opponent, of President Traitor 47 to beContinue Reading
Claim: The “Big One,” the strong earthquake that can possibly hit Metro Manila on the West Valley Fault, will be a magnitude 10 earthquake. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts bearing variations of the false claim have been circulating on Facebook, with the most popular one gaining 1.2Continue 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, and more. Meta Loses MRC Brand-Safety Accreditation for Facebook and Instagram The Media Rating Council (MRC) has revoked Meta’s brand-safety accreditation after the company opted outContinue Reading
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gave the “Special Presidential Award” to Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala after she reached her career-high world ranking at No. 54. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook page “Tennis Together,” with 25,000 followers, posted the claim on October 9. As of writing, theContinue Reading
Claim: Photos show collapsed buildings and huge cracks splitting concrete roads in the aftermath of the recent earthquakes in Cebu and Davao. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted by the Facebook page “Mindanao Viners,” which has 105,000 followers. As of writing, the post has 47,000 reactions,Continue Reading
Claim: Various areas in the Philippines will be under lockdown from October 19 to 25, 2025, due to rising cases of influenza-like illnesses. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook page “DSWD Television,” which has 985,000 followers, made numerous posts about a supposed lockdown to be implemented in variousContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels until December to ensure students’ safety amid the recent series of strong earthquakes. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook video containing the claim was uploaded on October 12 and has since accumulated overContinue Reading