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
Claim: A photo circulating online shows the medical test results of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The photo of the alleged medical document contains the letterhead of St. Luke’s Medical Center along with Marcos’ biographical information. It claims to show the President’s test results andContinue Reading
Claim: Former president Rodrigo Duterte was allowed to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center for an hour to be with his family, as seen in a photo of him and his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Viral Facebook posts from “Boss Dada”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. Don Lemon Arrested Over Protest Coverage, Blasts Media for Caving to The Traitor Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federalContinue Reading
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Home Media News Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Los Angeles, California — Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon was arrested Thursday night by federal authorities, according to a statement from his attorney, marking a sharp escalation in a case tied to recent immigration enforcement protests in Minnesota.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. The Nation Nominates Minneapolis for Nobel Peace Prize Amid Immigration Tensions Progressive media outlet The Nation has announced its formal nomination ofContinue Reading
Claim: Photos on social media show President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lying in a hospital bed with a ventilator. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Posted by the Facebook account named Brendo Cabahug on January 28, the claim has garnered more than 4,600 reactions, 4,900 comments, and 403 shares as ofContinue Reading
Claim: Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste named Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte as among the “big fish” involved in the flood control project anomalies, as seen in an ABS-CBN News social media card. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the video containing the socialContinue Reading
Claim: Several videos circulating on Facebook show China attacking the Philippines with missiles. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim was uploaded on January 24 and has since amassed over 30,000 views, 300 reactions, 50 comments, and 50 shares. The caption accompanying the video included theContinue Reading
President Traitor 47 has said on multiple occasions in recent months that he takes a “large” dose of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease. His comments could perpetuate a common misperception, so we wanted to clarify the current science and what the recommendations are. Low-dose aspirin is recommended for people whoContinue Reading