Archive - FACT CHECK

Several posts claim that Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she would no longer run for president if Vice President Sara Duterte resigns. This is fake.

Circulating graphics claim Palace Press Officer Claire Castro criticized actress and social media influencer Ivana Alawi for helping, stating that it is the president's job. This quote is fabricated.

A circulating graphic claims that lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro said the House is prohibited from investigating the confidential funds of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former House speaker Martin Romualdez. Luistro made no such statement.

A Facebook post claims that the DSWD promised to to take good care of the 14-year-old Tacloban shooter to help him recover. The boy is actually under restrictive custody and rehabilitation in a state facility.

Several netizens are circulating a video of Sen. Erwin Tulfo where he said that flood control projects should not be interfered with. The video lacks context.

Four YouTube videos claim that NBI senior agent John Mark Calilung, the first prosecution witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, has been arrested. This is false.

A quote card claims Senator-judge Robin Padilla pushed for Vice President Sara Duterte to undergo a lie detector test during the impeachment trial. The statement is fabricated.

A Facebook post claims that House prosecutor James Mark Terry Ridon said he would leave the country if Vice President Sara Duterte becomes president because he does not like her. This is fake.

A Facebook post claims President Ferdinand Marcos questions why people oppose jailing Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and implies the senator is a thief who must be held accountable. This is fake.

A graphic claiming that former senator Antonio Trillanes IV lodged a disbarment complaint against the 16-member defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte during her impeachment trial circulates online. This is not true.

At least three Facebook posts circulating online claim that Sen.Pia Cayetano is back as the Senate blue ribbon chair. This is false.

A statement circulating online attributes to Senator-judge Vicente "Tito" Sotto III a call to bypass the rules and promptly convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial. This is fake.