FACT CHECK: Claim about severe tropical storm Kristine’s diameter INACCURATE
At least three Facebook posts claimed that Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has a diameter of 1,500 kilometers.
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Peril to paradise? China-funded Samal-Davao bridge project raises worries over Paradise Reef damage
The sentiments of Samal residents have worried environmental groups and a family that has protected the island's reefs for years. The bridge construction will destroy corals and affect the pristine waters that make Samal beaches a favorite destination.
FACT CHECK: Marcoleta did NOT top an ‘official’ senatorial survey
A misleading video claims that Rep. Rodante Marcoleta has topped an "official" senatorial survey after he was endorsed by former president Rodrigo Duterte.
FACT CHECK: Eating one malunggay seed daily does NOT cure over 300 diseases
A Facebook user claimed that eating one malunggay seed daily can cure a myriad of diseases. An expert in herbal medicine says otherwise.
FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Duterte na ‘hindi siya ganoon kayaman’ nakapanliligaw
Noong Peb. 16, 2017, si Duterte mismo ang nagsabing hindi mahirap ang kanyang pamilya. Iniulat ng VERA Files na si Duterte ay mayroong hindi bababa sa P211 milyon sa Bank of the Philippine Islands, na hindi niya idineklara sa kanyang Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth.
FACT CHECK: Si Duterte ay 79, hindi 73 taong gulang
Si Duterte ay 79 taong gulang, hindi 73. Siya ay ipinanganak noong Marso 28, 1945
FACT CHECK: Duterte is 79, not 73
When asked to recall the names of his Davao death squad, former president Rodrigo Duterte wrongly stated his age. He is 79, not 73.
FACT CHECK: Duterte claim he is ‘not that rich’ MISLEADS
On Feb. 16, 2017, Duterte himself said his family is not poor.
FACT CHECK: DOTr misleads with conflicting progress reports on Malolos-Clark Railway Project
The Department of Transportation has reported to Congress that the Malolos to Clark segment of the North-South Commuter Railway is 33.06% completed as of July. This is misleading.
FACT CHECK: MALI-MALI ang ulat ng SMNI sa mga kaso laban sa KOJC manager
Mali ang iniulat ng SMNI na ibinasura ng korte sa U.S. ang mga kaso ng human trafficking, forced labor at money laundering laban kay KOJC human resources manager Marissa Dueñas.
