FACT CHECK: Old video of Manny Pacquiao EDITED using AI to promote online gambling app
A video ad shared on Facebook claims that former senator and international boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is promoting an online gambling app. This is fake.
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FACT CHECK: NO free rice from DSWD
A Facebook video circulating online claims the Department of Social Welfare and Development is giving out free rice to all Filipino families beginning Oct. 6. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Phivolcs disowns FAKE ‘list’ of areas to be hit by earthquakes
Phivolcs said the viral list of places that will be supposedly hit by earthquakes is fake. It also said that there is no technology that can predict earthquakes.
FACT CHECK: PEKE ang post na nagsasabing nagbabala ang CDO mayor na may illegal drugs ang relief trucks galing Davao
Walang pahayag si Cagayan De Oro City Mayor Rolando Uy na nagbabanta laban sa mga truck ng donasyon mula Davao City na nagdadala umano ng mga iligal na droga. Walang iniulat ang Inquirer.net tungkol sa pahayag.
High risk, no reward: Free mental health support for online gamblers from FB group
The proliferation of online gambling platforms has led to addictions and being trapped in debt for many Filipinos. With no government intervention programs, Facebook groups are picking up the slack and providing free mental health support.
FACT CHECK: CDO mayor warning of illegal drug-bearing Davao relief trucks FAKE
A news card purporting to be from a legitimate news outlet is making the rounds on Facebook claiming that Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy warned that donation trucks from Davao City to Cebu City could be transporting illegal drugs. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: 2020 eruption photo of Taal volcano FALSELY depicted as recent
After the Taal Volcano erupted on Oct. 1, a photo showing a supposed lava fountain from the volcano circulated online. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Sotto NOT calling on BBM, Sara to resign
Facebook users have been circulating a quote card attributed to Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III where he supposedly advocated for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. This needs context.
FACT CHECK: Sotto NOT ousted as Senate president
Posts online are claiming that Sen. Vicente Sotto III is no longer senate president and Rodrigo Duterte is free from ICC detention. Both are false.
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.
