Archive - FACT CHECK

A YouTube video claimed that the Philippines recently bought the Australian Defence Vessel Cape Woolamai to “secure the West Philippine Sea” and “protect its territorial waters.” This is not true.

A video circulating on Facebook spliced clips to claim that the United States and the Philippines tore down a China Coast Guard vessel in the South China Sea.

A video on YouTube falsely claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the retreat of all ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Sabi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na hindi siya "opposition" ni Marcos, taliwas sa sinabi niya noon na opposition siya ng lahat ng nakaraang administrasyon.

Nagkasagutan sina Sen. Raffy Tulfo at Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa kamakailan tungkol sa presyo ng mga gamot sa mga pampublikong ospital.

A video on YouTube alleged that the Armed Forces of the Philippines has confirmed that thousands of Chinese military personnel were spotted in Manila. This is not true.

A video on Facebook is erroneously claiming that the CN Tower, one of Canada’s most famous landmarks, has collapsed due to an earthquake. This is fake.

Itinanggi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na meron silang "gentlemen's agreement" ni Xi Jinping, ang pinuno ng China, tungkol sa Ayungin Shoal.

A YouTube video claimed that a sale involving the West Philippine Sea took place during the time of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte and that China has shown the public a contract to prove it. This is not true.

A video on Facebook used an AI-manipulated clip of former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson supposedly sharing about the wonders of a health product that claims to help with his osteoarthritis.

Two videos on YouTube showed several photos allegedly of several United States, Japan and Australian forces rushing to attack China. This is not true.

Amid doubts over the transparency of a recent multi-billion drug haul in Batangas, a YouTube video claimed that Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. has resigned. This is not true.

Multiple Facebook pages and users reshared a series of incorrect tips on dealing with the country’s ongoing heat wave.

A fake ad on Facebook carried a digitally-edited video of cardiologist Willie Ong and former senator Manny Pacquiao, luring people into a bogus health site.

A video compilation supposedly showing Iranian aircraft attacking Israel has been shared on Facebook. This is false.

A Facebook page falsely claimed that Russia will support Iran if the United States attacks Iran in support of Israel.

A video on YouTube revived the spurious claim that Raffy Tulfo has been expelled from the Senate.

Japan has not declared war against China nor did it conduct a military operation to drive away Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, contrary to a YouTube video’s claim.