Archive - FACT CHECK

Clips from the United Nations (UN) and state media show an emptier UN Assembly Hall during Marcos Jr.'s speech.

Several Facebook accounts are sharing links to a fraudulent website posing as an online portal for the registration of the DSWD's educational assistance.

A Facebook page claims people fainted at the SM MOA while lining up to buy a heavily-discounted Japanese air conditioner. This is fake.

Cagan Nano does not appear in the FDA’s Verification Portal, which records all food and drugs with certified product registrations.

A satirical Facebook post insinuates no one gathered at the People Power Monument during the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law. 

Three Facebook pages are promoting a supplement it claims was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for joint-related ailments. It is a false claim.

A Facebook page uploaded multiple images of what is supposedly an unsanitary Coca-Cola plant in the Philippines to warn the public against consuming the beverage. Not true. 

Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles inaccurately claimed that United States President Joe Biden met only with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. 

The PDP-Laban’s leadership squabble in the 2022 elections has not been raised to the Supreme Court.

A blog link insinuates that President Bongbong Marcos and Rep. Rodante Marcoleta have signed a directive to close down Meralco. It's false. 

Danilo Fausto, president of the Philippine Chamber for Agriculture and Food Inc., explained that although there is an oversupply of garlic in specific regions, there is generally a shortage in crop supply.

There are no reports of Marcos confirming or signing anything to rename NAIA to MIA. In a Sept.13 interview, the president stressed that renaming the airport is not among his priorities. 

Nanmadol, which swept across parts of Japan early this week, left severely damaged properties and establishments in its wake. Actual images taken then were included in the FB post, except that of the wrecked solar panels.

All three images of damaged edifices were from earthquakes that struck Taiwan years ago, reverse image search shows.

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. received the highest number of votes in Philippine history in the May 2022 elections, hence the public should “move on” from Martial Law. This needs context.

Michel Beusenberg, information officer of the HIV/HEP/STI department at the WHO, said “The highest rates are in sub-Saharan Africa.”

In his recent interview with actress and television host Toni Gonzaga, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. claimed that his family was “never allowed to argue” on the P203-billion real estate tax case because they were in exile in Hawaii when the case was in court. This is false.

A photo in Facebook claims President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte are giving away free housing and cash assistance to Filipinos online. Not true.

A Filipino Facebook page published a video claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been ambushed and is allegedly “in serious danger.” This is FALSE.

A tweet claiming that the late Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis will be “buried alive with her,” is a satire.

An old fake video that showed cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong recommending a gel that can allegedly heal scars, stretch marks, keloids, pimples, and acne continues to deceive netizens.

A TikTok video claims President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos took home a mining shovel from his recent state visits. This is FAKE. 

President Bongbong Marcos drew flak after images showing him getting emotional over being labeled a “party animal” spread online.

President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte did not shut down UP Diliman for being “anti-government” as alleged in a TikTok video.