FACT CHECK: Clip from Balikatan exercises PASSED OFF as US attack on Iran
A Filipino netizen uploaded a clip from the Balikatan exercises last April falsely claiming that it shows American forces attacking Iran.
Online Posts
FACT CHECK: Clip of ‘news report,’ protest on Iran’s surrender to Israel FAKE
An AI-generated video posted on Facebook shows a news report and a protest rally related to Iran's supposed surrender to Israel amid the intense conflict between the two countries.
FACT CHECK: Video shows jets from Florida air show, NOT military operations in Middle East war
A Facebook user uploaded a reel showing low-flying military aircraft over a populated beach area amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This is misleading.
FACT CHECK: NO announcement to push for lowering early retirement age to 39
A Facebook post is claiming that incoming Sen. Tito Sotto will file a bill lowering the early retirement age to 39 years old. This is false.
FACT CHECK: NO threat from China rocket launch; only debris fall warning
A video circulating online shared a warning from the NDRRMC urging caution over the launch of a Chinese rocket. This is misleading.
