FACT CHECK: Reel on divorce bill approval in PH NEEDS CONTEXT
A Facebook reel claims that the divorce bill has finally been approved in the Philippines. This needs context.
Online Posts
FACT CHECK: Lacson is new Senate blue ribbon chair, NOT Hontiveros
A YouTube video claims that Sen. Risa Hontiveros has replaced Sen. Rodante Marcoleta as chairperson of the Senate blue ribbon committee This is false.
FACT CHECK: U.S. government did NOT junk cases vs. Quiboloy
A Facebook reel claims that the United States has already dismissed the charges against Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Ex-DOTr Chief Dizon did NOT order ‘shutdown’ of online selling platforms
A now-deleted viral Facebook video claimed that former Transportation secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the closure of major online selling platforms in the Philippines. This is false.
FACT CHECK: NO ‘bundles of cash’ found in raided Discaya compound; photo FROM 2024
A clickbait headline and thumbnail claimed that bundles of cash were found when authorities raided the compound owned by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya. This is not true.
