FACT CHECK: Marbil NOT fired as PNP chief
A video on Facebook and YouTube claims that PNP chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil has been dismissed from his post. This is not true.
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FACT CHECK: Caloocan mayoralty race infographic MISLEADS
A Facebook (FB) post claimed voters preferred incumbent Caloocan Mayor Dale “Along” Malapitan over opponent former senator Antonio Trillanes IV. This is misleading. The numbers cited refer to the candidates’ trust ratings, not voter preference.
FACT CHECK: OLD video passed off as Pope Francis after discharge
A video from 2024 is being passed off as Pope Francis after his supposed discharge from the hospital this February. The Pontiff is still receiving treatment at a medical institution in Rome as of March 5.
FACT CHECK: Marcos pushing teaching masturbation to 4-year-olds OUT OF CONTEXT
A clip of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly ordering the teaching of masturbation to four-year-olds was taken out of context.
FACT CHECK: FAKE eye drops DO NOT prevent cataracts
Eye drops are not a treatment for cataracts nor has Ong endorsed the product, currently unregistered with the FDA.
FACT CHECK: Video of “blood-red river in Argentina” AI-generated
Netizens are circulating a video supposedly showing the river in Argentina that turned crimson red last February. This video was generated through AI.
FACT CHECK: FAKE coffee claims to lower blood pressure
Research is mixed on the effects of coffee intake on blood pressure. The coffee product is not registered with the Food and Drug Administration
FACT CHECK: Gaisano impostor page posts FAKE giveaway
The Gaisano Capital Group of Companies has no ongoing giveaway for shopping vouchers. Their official Facebook page warned against the fake post.
FACT CHECK: Marcos ‘stealing’ PH gold reserves has NO BASIS
Several online posts are claiming President Marcos has stolen from the country’s gold reserves. This has NO BASIS.
FACT CHECK: NEED CONTEXT for De Lima ties to disbarred lawyer
De Lima denied ever knowing the disbarred lawyer, whose name does not appear among her election campaign donors.
