Claim: Airlines in the Philippines are offering free round-trip tickets on local and international flights for those who fill up a registration form provided in social media posts circulating online. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts bearing the false claim have been circulating on Facebook, with the mostContinue 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
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. X Fined €120M by EU Under DSA, Cuts Off Commission’s Ad Account The European Commission fined X (formerly Twitter) €120 million for violating theContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun releasing the December payouts for the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program. The list of recipients is posted online through links included in social media posts. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was posted onContinue Reading
Claim: Steven Wolfe, the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s chief medical officer, recommends the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte for humanitarian and medical reasons. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page named “Duterte Supporter Daily News,” with over 1,100 followers, posted the quote card on December 3. TheContinue Reading
In a disparaging attack on Somalia in which he said he didn’t want people of Somali descent in the United States, President Traitor 47 said Somalis “ripped off” Minnesota “every year” for “billions of dollars,” an apparent reference to a fraud investigation, and suggested that “like 88%” of Somalis receiveContinue Reading
Claim: A schoolboy seems to have predicted Bongbong Marcos’ presidency. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several accounts on TikTok, like justforlaugh126 and _jhayarlosabio, have reposted an alleged interview clip from the 1990s where a reporter asks a schoolboy what he thinks the Philippines will look like in 2025. 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, and more. The Traitor Administration Launches ‘Worst of the Worst’ Website Highlighting Criminal Illegal Immigrants The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new website, wow.dhs.gov,Continue Reading
Claim: Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said that if former president Rodrigo Duterte wants to be freed from detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the entire Duterte family must resign from their positions in government. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A graphic posted on December 2 showsContinue Reading
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was rushed to the hospital due to a medical emergency. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video alleging that Marcos was taken to the hospital was posted on December 5 by the channel “BOSES NG MASA,” which has 119,000 subscribers. The thumbnail showsContinue Reading
Claim: All Filipino households will receive a free Noche Buena (Christmas feast) package upon registering using the links provided in social media posts. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containing the claim was posted on December 8 and has garnered significant engagement, receiving over 1,900 reactions, 800 comments,Continue Reading