Archive - FACT CHECK

Netizens on Facebook are claiming that Sen. Loren Legarda is now the Senate president, supposedly making her the country's first female to lead the legislative chamber. This is not true.

Several netizens are circulating a supposed photo of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a hospital bed, wearing an oxygen mask. This image is altered.

Several quote cards claim that Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she would run for president in the 2028 elections because of her nagging conscience. This is fake.

Several graphics on Facebook are claiming that face-to-face classes in public and private schools are suspended due to a supposed Nipah virus outbreak in the country. This is fake.

A statement attributed to Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla claims she has requested a more decent detention facility for her husband, former senator Bong Revilla. This is fake.

Two photos circulating on Facebook are showing Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Fr. Flavie Villanueva looking supposedly at a sculpture of Kian Delos Santos at the Paghilom Lakbay Museo exhibit at the Senate. These are edited.

Several Facebook users are claiming Sen. Risa Hontiveros had said she would not hesitate to assume the position of acting president following the hospitalization of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who was diagnosed with diverticulitis. This is fake.

A Facebook post claims that the Supreme Court has removed Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. as a member of the House of Representatives. This is false.

Mula sa mga post na nagsasabing nakalaya na umano si pangulong Rodrigo Duterte hanggang sa mga AI-generated video na nangangako ng mga libreng serbisyo – narito ang ilan sa mga disimpormasyong bumungad ngayong Enero.

Multiple users claim there are no museums or walls of honor dedicated to the SAF 44, who died during the Mamasapano clash on Jan. 25, 2015. This is false.

A fake graphic online claims the ICC granted former president Rodrigo Duterte a 'one-hour day pass' to visit with his family.

After President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed that he has been diagnosed with diverticulitis, a document showing his supposed medical test results is circulating online. This is fabricated.

Multiple fake quote cards circulating online claim that Davao City Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte threatened to destabilize the Philippines if former president Rodrigo Duterte dies in ICC detention.

Online users are circulating a quote attributed to Nicholas Kaufman, claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte has "instructed" him to stop all legal actions related to the crimes against humanity charge before the International Criminal Court. This is fake.

A quote card circulating online claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte has supposedly appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow him to return to the Philippines. This is fake.

Videos and graphics circulating online claim the Commission on Higher Education is offering several educational benefits, including a yearly stipend of P20,000, under its Scholarships for Instructors' Knowledge Advancement Program. This is fake.

At least three Facebook pages are circulating a quote attributed to broadcast news anchor Mel Tiangco supposedly insulting Philippine tennis star Alex Eala. This is fake.

Another video posted by a bogus Facebook page is claiming to offer a P10,000 monthly allowance for senior citizens and PWDs. This is fake.