Archive - FACT CHECK

A Facebook page claims that paragis can treat a myriad of diseases, including cancer, cysts, and irregular menstruation. This needs context.

A vlogger falsely claimed that former vice president Leni Robredo visited Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo without an appointment.

A netizen posted a graphic of former senator Ninoy Aquino and claimed that he was a convicted criminal. This needs context.

Several photos uploaded on Facebook that advertised the sale of an air conditioner were not taken at SM Megamall as the post claimed.

A Filipino Facebook page gave false context for two images of a Vietnamese celebrity's jam-packed mall tour in his country.

A fake advisory first posted nine years ago purportedly issued by the Philippine National Police was reshared by netizens this month.

Two videos that made the rounds on social media featured recurring falsehoods about the criminal cases and wealth of the Marcos family.

A video posted on Facebook claimed members of the Philippine National Police confiscated school supplies handed out by Angat Buhay.

Upon his arrival in the Philippines on Aug. 21, 1983, Ninoy Aquino was carrying Philippine-issued travel documents, not Malaysian.

Lung Cleaner Tritydo is not an FDA-registered product. It has not been endorsed by any local and international health organization or agency.

A diabetes supplement is being peddled through a video with the product image displayed beside the FDA seal.

Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo has backtracked on his initial announcement that Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries were entitled to receive education aid under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of his office.