Archive - FACT CHECK

The question on whether or not the incoming 20th Congress—whose term begins at noon on June 30 but will convene as a legislative body on July 28—could continue the impeachment process remains unsettled.

As the nation awaits the resolution of whether Vice President Sara Duterte's trial could proceed during the 20th Congress after it convenes in July, let's look back at the history and timeline of impeachment cases in the country.

A YouTube video claimed that Senate President Chiz Escudero has junked the impeachment case against VP Sara Duterte. This is false.

A YouTube video falsely suggests that newly appointed PNP chief General Nicolas Torre III has been sacked from his post.

A graphic on Facebook claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte is returning to the Philippines after three months of detention in the Netherlands. This is fake.

Several Facebook pages circulated a fake hiring announcement inviting teachers to become fire inspectors at the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

Classes on June 16, 2025, are not suspended due to the spread of Mpox, contrary to claims circulating online.

A Facebook reel claims that the ICC has dismissed with finality the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is false.

The pages that promoted the discounts are impostors. Casio has been warning since 2024 against third-party resellers who offer discounts and ask for payment or personal information.

A public advisory on the supposed implementation of a lockdown in the country to contain the rapid transmission of mpox virus is circulating on Facebook. This is false.

A Facebook page claims that Metro Manila will be placed under General Community Quarantine starting June 10 due to a so-called "Mpox COVID-19" variant. This is fake.

A Facebook page claimed that uniformed personnel from the AFP and the PNP voted unanimously for pro-Duterte senators. This needs context.