FACT CHECK: ‘Zaldy Co in Portugal’ photo AI-GENERATED
The viral photos of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co in Portugal were generated using AI.
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FACT CHECK: Quote of Claire Castro linking Cebu quake to Gwen Garcia’s failed reelection bid FAKE
Netizens are circulating a quote card of Palace Press Officer Claire Castro supposedly saying that the Sept. 30 Cebu quake would have been weaker had former governor Gwen Garcia won in last May's midterm polls. This is fabricated.
FACT CHECK: The Big One NOT coming, earthquake alarm MISLEADING
A Facebook page is spreading videos that falsely claim an 8.4 magnitude earthquake called "The Big One" will hit Luzon. The clips were generated using artificial intelligence.
PhilHealth benefits: Good intentions can’t cover up inefficient program implementation
President Bongbong Marcos raised expectations when he announced that PhilHealth will shoulder hospitalization, medicines and consultations for its members. But the implementation of YAKAP, ZBB and GAMOT programs has not met the public’s expectations.
FACT CHECK: Eruption video NOT from Taal volcano
Facebook users circulated a video supposedly showing the Oct. 1 eruption of Taal Volcano. The video was generated using artificial intelligence.
FACT CHECK: FAKE Noli de Castro quote defending Duterte reemerges
A fake quote attributed to broadcast journalist “Kabayan” Noli De Castro has re-circulated on Facebook and TikTok. The bogus posts “quoted” De Castro as supporting president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.
FACT CHECK: Baguio NOT jolted by magnitude 5.4 quake after Cebu
After a major earthquake struck the province of Cebu, a video claims that a 5.4 magnitude earthquake also shook Baguio City last Oct. 3. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Escudero NOT reelected Senate president after Lacson resigned
A Facebook video claims that Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero was reelected as Senate president following Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation as chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee. This is false.
FACT CHECK: LeBron James DID NOT donate $3 million to the Philippines
A Facebook post is circulating online claiming NBA star player LeBron James supposedly donated $3 million to victims of "the typhoon and earthquake" in the Philippines. This is not true.
FACT CHECK: Remulla’s ‘VP Sara’s SALN is the problem’ statement SATIRE
A quote card is circulating on Facebook, claiming that newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of Vice President Sara Duterte is the country's "problem" rather than the recent disasters and calamities. This is satire.
