Archive - FACT CHECK

A Facebook page shared several posts claiming that there will be a lockdown and suspension of classes and work due to the rising cases of influenza-like illnesses. These are fake.

Amid the recent tremors that struck parts of the country, a Facebook reel claims that a currently under-construction building in Davao Oriental has supposedly collapsed due to the earthquake that jolted the region. This is false.

Amid recent earthquakes that struck parts of the country, several Facebook pages are circulating videos claiming schools nationwide will shift to distance learning this October. These are fake.

A Facebook vlogger posted a clip showing former House speaker Martin Romualdez supposedly being arrested. The video was altered using artificial intelligence.

A video posted on Facebook shows former vice president Leni Robredo, currently the mayor Naga City, supposedly promoting a 'trading platform.' This is fake and manipulated using artificial intelligence, according to experts.

A video ad shared on Facebook claims that former senator and international boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is promoting an online gambling app. This is fake.

A Facebook video circulating online claims the Department of Social Welfare and Development is giving out free rice to all Filipino families beginning Oct. 6. This is fake.

Phivolcs said the viral list of places that will be supposedly hit by earthquakes is fake. It also said that there is no technology that can predict earthquakes.

A news card purporting to be from a legitimate news outlet is making the rounds on Facebook claiming that Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy warned that donation trucks from Davao City to Cebu City could be transporting illegal drugs. This is fake.

After the Taal Volcano erupted on Oct. 1, a photo showing a supposed lava fountain from the volcano circulated online. This is false.

Facebook users have been circulating a quote card attributed to Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III where he supposedly advocated for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. This needs context.

Posts online are claiming that Sen. Vicente Sotto III is no longer senate president and Rodrigo Duterte is free from ICC detention. Both are false.

The viral photos of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co in Portugal were generated using AI.

Netizens are circulating a quote card of Palace Press Officer Claire Castro supposedly saying that the Sept. 30 Cebu quake would have been weaker had former governor Gwen Garcia won in last May's midterm polls. This is fabricated.

A Facebook page is spreading videos that falsely claim an 8.4 magnitude earthquake called "The Big One" will hit Luzon. The clips were generated using artificial intelligence.

Facebook users circulated a video supposedly showing the Oct. 1 eruption of Taal Volcano. The video was generated using artificial intelligence.

A fake quote attributed to broadcast journalist “Kabayan” Noli De Castro has re-circulated on Facebook and TikTok. The bogus posts “quoted” De Castro as supporting president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.

After a major earthquake struck the province of Cebu, a video claims that a 5.4 magnitude earthquake also shook Baguio City last Oct. 3. This is false.