FACT CHECK: U.S. government did NOT junk cases vs. Quiboloy
A Facebook reel claims that the United States has already dismissed the charges against Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy. This is false.
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FACT CHECK: Ex-DOTr Chief Dizon did NOT order ‘shutdown’ of online selling platforms
A now-deleted viral Facebook video claimed that former Transportation secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the closure of major online selling platforms in the Philippines. This is false.
FACT CHECK: NO ‘bundles of cash’ found in raided Discaya compound; photo FROM 2024
A clickbait headline and thumbnail claimed that bundles of cash were found when authorities raided the compound owned by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya. This is not true.
FACT CHECK: Remulla NOT named new Ombudsman
A YouTube video claims that Justice Secretary Boying Remulla is the new Ombudsman. Not true.
FACT CHECK: Villanueva did NOT resign as senator
A Facebook post claims that Sen. Joel Villanueva has resigned after his photos with a suspended DPWH engineer have gone viral. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Doctored 2023 news report used to FALSELY claim BSKE will proceed in December
A 2023 news report was edited and posted on Facebook claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections will proceed this year after the Supreme Court has supposedly declared "unconstitutional" the law that postponed the December 2025 balloting. This is false.
FACT CHECK: NO free electricity, water bills this month
A video circulating on Facebook claims that electricity and water will be free nationwide in September 2025. This is fake and likely made using artificial intelligence.
FACT CHECK: NO DepEd memo on nationwide online classes starting Sept. 1
The DepEd did not issue a memorandum stating that online classes in all schools nationwide will start on Sept. 1.
FACT CHECK: Stealing of public funds NOT a crime against humanity
Musician-turned-lawyer Jimmy Bondoc falsely claimed that stealing public funds intended for flood control is a crime against humanity and falls under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
FACT CHECK: Old video MISREPRESENTS as Aug. 30 flooding in Quezon City
A video circulating on Facebook claims to show footage of a raging flood supposedly on Quezon Avenue in Quezon City on Aug. 30. This is false.
