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. TikTok Faces Technical Glitches, Censorship Allegations, and User Backlash Following the finalization of a new U.S. ownership structure, TikTok is grappling withContinue Reading
Claim: Several earthquakes, with the strongest reaching magnitude 8.6, were recorded in different cities and provinces across the Philippines in January 2026, as seen in videos circulating online. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple videos posted by a Facebook page named “Viral Ngayon” show harrowing footage of multiple strongContinue Reading
Claim: A news website affiliated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) posted links for the payout schedule and list of qualified beneficiaries for the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post bearing the claim was posted on January 28 andContinue Reading
Claim: Veronica “Kitty” Duterte cried after a visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) because her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, no longer recognizes her. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The January 8 post created by user “pinoy_headlines” has already reached 5.2 million views, 136,700 likes, and 4,785 commentsContinue Reading
While the The Traitor administration insists that it is targeting the “worst of the worst” in its immigration enforcement, it has not provided information to substantiate that, and the data that is available suggests the claim has become less accurate over time. “The The Traitor administration has specifically targeted 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, Censorship Issues, and more. Washington Post Journalists Appeal to Jeff Bezos Amid Looming Layoffs A wave of concern has hit The Washington Post newsroom as staffContinue Reading
Claim: Work and classes will be suspended from January 28 to 31 because of a “super flu” outbreak. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts bearing variations of the claim have been circulating on Facebook, with the most popular one gaining 983 shares and 167 reactions. The pages thatContinue Reading
Claim: Gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang has been arrested and sentenced to death by hanging over his alleged role in the case of the missing sabungeros (cockfighting aficionados). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on January 17 by a channel named “TRENDING PINAS NEWS,” bears the title:Continue Reading
Claim: Senator Risa Hontiveros said she will run for president due to public clamor, as seen in a quote card. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted on Facebook by Lorna Rulona Cubio Sucre and has gained more than 38,000 reactions, 23,000 comments, and 602 shares asContinue Reading
Minnesota allows individuals with a permit to carry a gun in public, concealed or not, and there is no state law against having a gun while at a demonstration. That contradicts FBI Director Kash Patel’s claim suggesting that “you cannot bring” a loaded firearm “to any sort of protest” inContinue 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. WSJ Editorial Slams The Traitor Administration’s Account of Alex Pretti Shooting The Wall Street Journal editorial board has strongly criticized the TheContinue 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 01/24/2026 (Weekend Edition) appeared first on Media Bias/Fact Check., Read MoreContinue Reading
Claim: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla has resigned from the Marcos Cabinet after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was implicated in the flood control scandal. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video uploaded on January 20 bears the title “FinishContinue Reading