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.
Online Posts
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: Quote of Claire Castro linking Cebu quake to Gwen Garcia’s failed reelection bid FAKE
Netizens are circulating a quote card of Palace Press Officer Claire Castro supposedly saying that the Sept. 30 Cebu quake would have been weaker had former governor Gwen Garcia won in last May's midterm polls. This is fabricated.
FACT CHECK: The Big One NOT coming, earthquake alarm MISLEADING
A Facebook page is spreading videos that falsely claim an 8.4 magnitude earthquake called "The Big One" will hit Luzon. The clips were generated using artificial intelligence.
FACT CHECK: Eruption video NOT from Taal volcano
Facebook users circulated a video supposedly showing the Oct. 1 eruption of Taal Volcano. The video was generated using artificial intelligence.
