FACT CHECK: Claim that garlic water is ‘natural cure’ for hypertension NEEDS CONTEXT
A video on Facebook claims that drinking water with a few cloves of garlic is a "natural cure" for high blood pressure. This needs context.
Online Posts
FACT CHECK: VP Sara did NOT withdraw her 2028 presidential bid
A graphic featuring a "news update" claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte backpedaled on her earlier announcement to run for president in 2028 out of fear is going viral on TikTok. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Appointment of whistleblower Gloria Mercado to NCSC as ‘reward’ MISLEADING
There is no evidence that the appointment of former DepEd Undersecretary Mercado to the NCSC was a political reward following her testimony on VP Sara Duterte's confidential funds case.
FACT CHECK: BPI did NOT testify on VP Sara’s bank accounts
Posts on YouTube and Facebook claim that the Bank of the Philippine Islands had testified on the accounts of Vice President Sara Duterte. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Torre did NOT say he will run for VP in 2028
Several Facebook posts are circulating that MMDA GM Nicolas Torre III has announced he will run for vice president in the 2028 elections. This is fake.
