Archive - FACT CHECK

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.

Two videos falsely claim that the Liberal Party has revealed its presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.

The Nutribun was developed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from 1968 to 1970. The Marcos Sr. administration was responsible for its distribution.

After drawing the ire of online users who said Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio should be thanking taxpayers instead, her spokesperson Reynold Munsayac told reporters that the vice president does not use the chopper for personal matters.

Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez has contradicted an Aug. 12 announcement of Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles that Leocadio Sebastian, in his letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., had resigned as undersecretary and chief of staff of the Department of Agriculture (DA). This needs context.

A video falsely claims that the Senate served a subpoena to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos over a controversial order to import sugar. It also erroneously claimed that the Senate was plotting to imprison him.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, an old satirical quote card of the former monarch congratulating President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for winning in the May 2022 national elections is misleading netizens anew.

Facebook pages are spreading a statement where Leni Robredo admitted to being stupid, out of her wits, and dumb. This needs context.

It was the Supreme Court, in a resolution dated June 29, 2021, that required the police to wear and use body cameras when serving arrest and search warrants.

A fake graphic falsely claims that Kabataan Party-List Rep. Raoul Manuel expressed support for a mandatory ROTC program.

Several Facebook groups shared a fake post about a new P10,000 ayuda on GCash from Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.

Leni Robredo’s appointment as a Hauser Leader at Harvard Kennedy School is not a result of her connection with businesswoman Loida Nicolas Lewis.

A fake image claims that SMNI News tweeted about trending hashtags calling for the resignation of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos.