FACT CHECK: ‘PhilData Trends’ poll on Manila mayors NEEDS CONTEXT
A polling firm called PhilData Trends supposedly conducted a survey among 800 respondents about the 2025 Manila mayoral race. This needs context.
Online Posts
FACT CHECK: Disposal of six million ballots NEEDS CONTEXT
The Comelec disposed of printed ballots following rulings of the Supreme Court on disqualification appeals of candidates, and not due to failure on the commission's part.
FACT CHECK: Claim that Pfizer hasn’t cured any disease NOT TRUE
A Facebook post shared by Filipinos claimed that American pharmaceutical company Pfizer has not cured any type of disease. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Circulating clips NOT from Taiwan earthquake this January
A compilation video bore old clips being passed off as from the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan this January 2025.
FACT CHECK: Alice Guo quote card on 2025 budget report FAKE
A fake quote card circulating online claims that dismissed mayor Alice Guo challenged Sen. Risa Hontiveros to investigate the alleged blank items in the bicameral report of the 2025 national budget.
