FACT CHECK: Pope Francis DID NOT propose fasting alternatives for Lent
Several Facebook posts are claiming that Pope Francis has proposed a certain set of acts to replace the practice of fasting during Lent. This is false.
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FACT CHECK: Netizens fall for FAKE Pope Francis quote on fasting
Pope Francis never said that Catholics can eat whatever they want for Holy Week or Easter, contrary to what several Facebook posts claimed.
FACT CHECK: France did NOT send 49 warships vs China in West Philippine Sea
A video claiming that France recently sent 49 warships to the Philippines to counter China is false.
FACT CHECK: Ortho doc used in FAKE ad for joint pain cure
An impostor page of the Philippine Orthopedic Center digitally altered an existing video of a licensed orthopedic surgeon to advertise a supposed remedy to joint pain.
FACT CHECK: SC did NOT remove Romualdez from House speakership
A YouTube video is claiming the Supreme Court has removed House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez from his post. This is false.
