FACT CHECK: P5K social pension for senior citizens NOT yet a law
The bill granting P5,000 social pension to all senior citizens has not yet been signed into law, contrary to the claim in a YouTube video.
Online Posts
FACT CHECK: Nigerian Prince Frees Duterte from ICC detention SATIRE
A Facebook post claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte was freed by the International Criminal Court after a speech from a Nigerian prince is satire.
FACT CHECK: Bong Go, Malasakit Centers NOT giving out P5K for school supplies, allowances
A newly created Facebook page is circulating a graphic claiming that Senator-elect Bong Go and the Malasakit Centers are giving out P5,000 for school supplies and allowance to students. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: 1.4 million people overvoted for senators on May 12, NOT 16-17 million
Posts online are claiming that over 17 million Filipinos overvoted on May 12. Comelec said the actual figure is only 1.4 million.
FACT CHECK: Post on Marcoleta’s free electricity promise NEEDS CONTEXT
A Facebook post claims that monthly electricity bills of P2,000 and below are now free of charge, citing Senator-elect Rodante Marcoleta's campaign promise. This needs context.
