FACT CHECK: Graphic FALSELY lists committee chairs under new Senate leadership
A graphic posted on Facebook claims to show a list of supposed new chairpersons of certain permanent committees in the Senate. This is inaccurate.
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FACT CHECK: Harvey Specter, Mike Ross NOT Duterte’s new defense attorneys
At least three Facebook posts are claiming that lawyers, Harvey Specter and Mike Ross, were assigned as former president Rodrigo Duterte's new defense attorney in the International Criminal Court (ICC). This is fake.
FACT CHECK: SC has NOT granted Bato’s TRO petition vs ICC arrest warrant
Multiple posts are claiming that the Supreme Court has granted Sen. Bato Dela Rosa's petition for a temporary restraining order against the ICC warrant of arrest This is false.
FACT CHECK: Zaldy Co video taunting Jonvic Remulla AI-GENERATED
A viral video showing fugitive former representative Zaldy Co taunting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla is a deepfake. DAU analysis confirms it is AI-generated.
FACT CHECK: NO P6.5k ‘universal pension’ for senior citizens
The videos claiming a ₱6,500 universal pension for all senior citizens is AI-generated. The bill remains pending at the committee level in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
FACT CHECK: No SC ruling says ICC warrants cannot be enforced in PH
A post circulating online is claiming that warrants from the International Criminal Court cannot be enforced in the Philippines. This is false.
FACT CHECK: ‘Supreme leader’ expressing support for Bato vs ICC warrant is FICTIONAL
Following the issuance of an ICC warrant against Sen. Bato Dela Rosa, a graphics card claiming that "Supreme Leader" Admiral General Aladeen expressed support for the senator circulated online. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: NO casualties reported in Senate shooting
Several Facebook users and pages were quick to spread claims that there were "multiple dead" reported in the Senate shooting incident on May 13. This is not true.
FACT CHECK: DSWD does NOT give P1K – P4K ‘educational assistance’ under AICS program
A Facebook video claims that the Department of Social Welfare and Development gives out P1, 000 to P4, 000 educational assistance under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program. This is false.
FACT CHECK: NO official forecast of ‘extreme danger level heat index’ in late May
A Facebook page is claiming that the Philippines is expected to experience "extreme danger levels" of heat index during the final week of May. This is not true.
