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.

In a privilege speech at the House of Representatives on Aug. 15, SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta repeated three inaccurate claims about broadcasting company ABS-CBN.

A video erroneously claiming that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has reverted its name to the Manila International Airport (MIA) has been circulating online via Facebook. The FB posts came out a day before the 39th death anniversary of the opposition leader.

Multiple Facebook posts are endorsing a “slimming capsule” called Lishou, which claims to be a doctor-recommended supplement that can effectively remove fat within one week. It is a false claim.

An imposter FB used the names and faces of Dr. Willie Ong and his wife, Dr. Liza Ramoso-Ong, in promoting and erroneously claiming that a product called Zudaifu Fungal Cream treats allergies and itchiness of the skin.

Under Article 127 paragraph 2 of the Rome Statute, which established the ICC, a country that has withdrawn from the treaty is not cleared of its obligations when it was still a state-party.

A Facebook post falsely implied that Leni Robredo is heading to prison.

Two Facebook pages erroneously claimed former senators Antonio Trillanes and Leila De Lima have been meted prison sentences.

Sen. Imee Marcos claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a “veto spree” of proposed laws due to “misunderstanding between the legislature and Malacañang.” This needs context.

An imposter of the Department of Social Welfare and Development is duping netizens through a fake announcement for incoming students 

With the escalating tensions between the United States (U.S.) and China following the visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, a Filipino FB page published a video erroneously claiming the U.S. dared its geopolitical rival to engage in warfare.

There is no truth to the claim that President Bongbong Marcos has authorized the operation of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.

A TikTok video reshared on Facebook claims President Bongbong Marcos has reclaimed Sabah from Malaysia. Not true.