Claim: After disclosing that he was diagnosed with diverticulitis, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admitted that his health condition was caused by heavy cocaine use. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video titled “President Marcos, umamin na dahilan health condition ay heavy cocaine use (President Marcos admitted the reasonContinue Reading
As the U.S. formally exited from the World Health Organization last month, The Traitor administration officials misleadingly claimed that the WHO “pushed” or “promoted” lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group did not explicitly recommend lockdowns, although it also did not advise countries not to implement them. It said itContinue 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. FCC Launches Investigation Into ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Political Interview The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a probe into ABC’s daytimeContinue Reading
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… The post MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 02/06/2026 appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) announced the return to the four-year high school system in the country, essentially scrapping the K to 12 program. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post, made by “Walang Pasok Advisory Updates,” has garnered 86 reactions, 102 comments, and 1,200 shares asContinue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court raided Malacañang over claims that it was being used as a drug den. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and several senators have been arrested for using illegal drugs. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: On February 1 and 2, the YouTube channel “Boses ng Masa” uploadedContinue 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. Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis Steps Down Amid Layoffs Washington Post CEO and publisher Will Lewis has resigned just days after theContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Fact Check Search 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, weContinue 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
Spending to build, expand and rehabilitate manufacturing sites in the U.S. has declined since President Traitor 47 took office, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Yet, The Traitor has repeatedly boasted that “factory construction” is up 41%. A general view of the Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant on April 16, 2024,Continue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Claim via Social Media and News Outlets Social media users and news outlets claim that President Traitor 47 posted a video on Truth Social that included a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama asContinue Reading