Archive - FACT CHECK

A Facebook page is spreading a fake post claiming an eruption and tsunami occurred at Taal Volcano. This is fake.

The clip of Sen. Francis Tolentino’s speech was only a manifestation. The impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte was remanded to the House of Representatives on June 10 but “is not dismissed” according to Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

A YouTube video claims that four judges of the ICC have been imprisoned following sanctions by the United States. Not true.

Social media posts claimed that the impeachment trial against VP Sara Duterte will no longer continue. This is not true.

Senate President Chiz Escudero did not help former president Rodrigo Duterte return to the Philippines, contrary to the claim in a TikTok video.

A fake graphic posted on Facebook falsely claims the International Criminal Court has dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.

A copy-and-pasted list of locations where CCTV cameras are situated for the implementation of NCAP is circulating on Facebook. This is fake.

A TikTok video is claiming that the DSWD is providing educational cash assistance ranging from P2,000 to P6,000 to students from elementary to college level. 

A Facebook page uploaded a news graphic about a supposed "Super Typhoon Auring" inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility this June. This is fabricated.

Habang hinihintay ng bansa ang resolusyon kung matutuloy ang paglilitis kay Vice President Sara Duterte sa ika-20 Kongreso pagkatapos nitong magtipun-tipon sa Hulyo, balikan natin ang kasaysayan at pagkakasunud-sunod ng mga kaso ng impeachment sa bansa.

Over 110 Facebook posts and nearly 50 articles spread the news that actor Luis Manzano has passed away. These are all fake.

Religious interest Facebook pages spread an exaggerated and fear-mongering warning about The Big One this May.