Archive - FACT CHECK

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.

A Facebook post claims that there will be no more senior high school under the K to 12 program in 2026. This is fake.

Ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing on Sept. 23, a YouTube video claims that U.S. President Donald Trump will get former president Rodrigo Duterte from the ICC. This is false.

Mel Velarde’s claim on the role of the 1734 Murillo Velarde map in affirming the Philippines' sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea needs context.

A YouTube channel revived the false claim that former President Rodrigo Duterte is now free from ICC detention.

A Facebook post claims that ABS-CBN has banned comedian Vice Ganda from some of its programs after she joked about former president Rodrigo Duterte in a concert. This is false.

A video of Sen. Imee Marcos supposedly criticizing Vice President Sara Duterte indirectly for her frequent overseas trips is circulating online. The clip was spliced and is misleading.

After doing a parody of Duterte's remarks on the West Philippine Sea, Vice Ganda allegedly cried after the local government of Davao declared her persona non grata. This is not true.

A fake tweet from Anne Curtis, allegedly criticizing Vice Ganda for making fun of Duterte, is spreading online. Curtis has disowned the posts.

A viral TikTok video circulating online claims that UniFAST has opened applications for its scholarship program. This is fake.

Social media posts are claiming that the Senate has "junked" the Articles of Impeachment against VP Sara Duterte. Not true.

Taiwan's recent severe flooding has caused widespread concern internationally, with viral exaggerated posts fueling panic via elaborate descriptions and AI-generated photos of the calamity. This is misleading.

A YouTube channel is claiming that Sen. Robin Padilla was removed from office and sentenced with imprisonment after he was supposedly caught using marijuana inside the Senate premises. This is false.