Archive - FACT CHECK

Sen. Imee Marcos falsely claims to be the founder of Kabataang Barangay and its chairperson from 1975 to 1986.

During the recent onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, former Palace spokesperson Harry Roque falsely claimed that the Bicol Region had P9.4 billion for flood control projects in 2023.

A quote card of VP Sara Duterte explaining why she attended the Rama wedding in Cebu during Kristine's onslaught is fake.

Ahead of the holiday season, more impostor pages are creating fake giveaways of home appliances such as fridges and washing machines.

Netizens have been sharing a text message claiming that 25 tropical cyclones will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year. This is false.

A YouTube video falsely claims that the prime minister of Malaysia has met with Vice President Sara Duterte to sign a pact and enter into an alliance.

A YouTube video falsely suggests that Justice Secretary Boying Remulla was removed from his post under the orders of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Several Facebook users posted photos taken when typhoon Reming and super typhoon Yolanda hit the country and falsely claimed they are recent.

At least three Facebook posts claimed that Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has a diameter of 1,500 kilometers.

A misleading video claims that Rep. Rodante Marcoleta has topped an "official" senatorial survey after he was endorsed by former president Rodrigo Duterte.

A Facebook user claimed that eating one malunggay seed daily can cure a myriad of diseases. An expert in herbal medicine says otherwise.

When asked to recall the names of his Davao death squad, former president Rodrigo Duterte wrongly stated his age. He is 79, not 73.

On Feb. 16, 2017, Duterte himself said his family is not poor.

The Department of Transportation has reported to Congress that the Malolos to Clark segment of the North-South Commuter Railway is 33.06% completed as of July. This is misleading.

SMNI falsely reported that a U.S. court junked cases of human trafficking, forced labor and money laundering against KOJC human resources manager Marissa Dueñas.

The BARMM has had one of the highest concentrations of enduring political dynasties in the country, according to a study by former Ateneo School of Governance dean Ronald Mendoza.

A YouTube video falsely claims that that the House of Representatives has cited former president Rodrigo Duterte in contempt.

"Fat" political dynasties are families that occupy different elected positions at the same time. "Thin" dynasties are families who are successively elected in the same jurisdiction, serving one at a time.