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.
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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.
FACT CHECK: FAKE Noli de Castro quote defending Duterte reemerges
A fake quote attributed to broadcast journalist “Kabayan” Noli De Castro has re-circulated on Facebook and TikTok. The bogus posts “quoted” De Castro as supporting president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.
FACT CHECK: Baguio NOT jolted by magnitude 5.4 quake after Cebu
After a major earthquake struck the province of Cebu, a video claims that a 5.4 magnitude earthquake also shook Baguio City last Oct. 3. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Escudero NOT reelected Senate president after Lacson resigned
A Facebook video claims that Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero was reelected as Senate president following Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation as chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee. This is false.
