Archive - FACT CHECK

A 2023 news report was edited and posted on Facebook claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections will proceed this year after the Supreme Court has supposedly declared "unconstitutional" the law that postponed the December 2025 balloting. This is false.

A video circulating on Facebook claims that electricity and water will be free nationwide in September 2025. This is fake and likely made using artificial intelligence.

The DepEd did not issue a memorandum stating that online classes in all schools nationwide will start on Sept. 1.

Musician-turned-lawyer Jimmy Bondoc falsely claimed that stealing public funds intended for flood control is a crime against humanity and falls under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

A video circulating on Facebook claims to show footage of a raging flood supposedly on Quezon Avenue in Quezon City on Aug. 30. This is false.

Isang video sa YouTube ang nagsasabing si dating Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III ang bagong kalihim ng Department of Justice. Hindi ito totoo.

The title of a YouTube video is claiming that former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III is the new secretary of the Department of Justice. This is false.

A false post claims that President Ferdinand Marcos removed Senators Chiz Escudero, Robin Padilla and Joel Villanueva from office. This is false.

A months-old clip of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta "revealing" an issue on confidential funds during Rep. Leila de Lima's term as Justice secretary is circulating on FB. This needs context.

A video posted on YouTube is claiming that Sen. Bong Go has "suddenly resigned" from his position. This is false.

A YouTube video suggests that the Senate cited Vice Ganda in contempt after she poked fun at Sen. Rodante Marcoleta at a concert. Not true.

A video of broadcast journalist Pia Arcangel supposedly promoting an online gaming platform is circulating online. This is fake and may have been manipulated using AI.