Claim: Davao City got oil supply from Brunei amid the ongoing United States-Israel war on Iran that has obstructed global oil trade. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post containing the claim was uploaded on March 21, 2026, and has since garnered over 291,000 reactions, 47,200 comments, and 21,000Continue Reading
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said the SAVE America Act “could disenfranchise over 20 million American citizens,” while Republicans dispute that the voter registration and ID bill would block any legitimate voters. Election experts say the bill, which isn’t expected to pass, would make it difficult for some unknownContinue Reading
Claim: Rice prices will rise to P300 per kilo starting April 1, 2026, due to high gasoline prices, with specific areas being affected first. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Two Facebook reels posted by Lingkod Bayan News PH on March 20, claimed rice prices would surge to P300 perContinue 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 03/22/2026 (Weekend Edition) appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue 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. Federal Judge Rules Pentagon Media Policy Unconstitutional A federal judge ruled that key portions of the Defense Department’s media policy violate constitutionalContinue Reading
Claim: Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte sent a chartered plane via Philippines Airlines (PAL) to repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in the Middle East. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the Facebook reel containing the claim has garnered 112,000 reactions, 11,400 comments, 21,000 shares, and 2.7Continue 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. Judge Blocks Pentagon Policy Limiting Press Access A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has blocked parts of a The Traitor administration PentagonContinue 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 03/20/2026 appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue 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. Nexstar Secures Merger With Tegna After FCC, DOJ Approval Nexstar Media Group has finalized its acquisition of Tegna after receiving approval fromContinue Reading
Claim: Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro has been removed from office. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A post published on March 10 containing the claim has already received 14,398 reactions, 4,700 comments, and 643 shares, and continues to gain engagement as of this posting. It was posted following theContinue Reading
Claim: Senator Risa Hontiveros said she would file a case with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israel and United States President Traitor 47 over alleged violations of human rights laws in Iran. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Various posts are circulating the fabricated statement across pro-Duterte Facebook groups,Continue Reading
Claim: Secretary of Interior and Local Government Jonvic Remulla urged Filipinos to move past the flood control corruption controversy as the dry summer season approaches, calling on the public to focus instead on the health risks posed by counterfeit cigarettes. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several versions of aContinue 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. TV Station Managers’ Defamation Suit Against Nexstar Moves Forward A federal judge ruled that former WOOD-TV news managers Amy Fox and StantonContinue Reading