Archive - FACT CHECK

Neither the national government nor any local government unit released an official list of banned violent online games. The viral photo claiming that 43 games had been banned is satirical.

Six Facebook posts are claiming that detained former president Rodrigo Duterte will be taken to Japan. This is false.

A pro-Leni Robredo Facebook page criticized Sen. Risa Hontiveros for supposedly proposing a ban on online games. This is false and was denied by the senator.

At least six Facebook posts are claiming that Sen. Risa Hontiveros defends the two minor suspects in the June 22 Tacloban school shooting, saying both are innocent. This is fake.

Expelled congressman Kiko Barzaga revives claims that the West Philippine Sea does not exist and lacks legal basis under international law. This is not true.

A viral graphic circulating on Facebook falsely claims that Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano had said he was about to resign but Got told him to stay on. It is a satire post.

Patapos na ang kalahati ng taon pero non-stop pa rin ang disimpormasyon tungkol sa flood control scandal. Umabot din hanggang Hunyo ang drama sa Senado, at walang patid ang mga MALI-ta kaugnay sa mag-amang Duterte.

A Facebook post claims that Sen. Joel Villanueva said God put him in his position for a mission. This is fake.

A Facebook post satirically claims that Sen. Robinhood Padilla remarked that minority senators should be exempt from the juvenile justice law, which exempts minors from criminal liability. This is satire.

DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla did not order the deployment of 225K Manila l policemen to Mindanao for the manhunt of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa. The figure is the PNP's total nationwide strength, and only a small select team is handling the operation.

Several posts circulating online claim that the Supreme Court has junked the motion to reopen the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte because it is unconstitutional. This is misleading.

A Facebook post claims Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong criticized Sen. Joel Villanueva for joining the majority in the Senate led by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. This is fake.