Archive - FACT CHECK

An impostor FB page falsely claimed that cardiologist Willie Ong endorsed Fitgum apple cider vinegar gummies.

From saying in August 2022 that the Philippines “has no intention” of rejoining the ICC, Marcos now says the Philippines’ return to the Netherlands-based tribunal is “under study.”

The Office of Civil Defense debunked a viral post about a possible earthquake in Surigao, Cagayan de Oro, and Misamis Oriental as fake.

FB netizens are sharing photos of lifeless megamouth sharks on shores, with many linking it to the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit Mindanao areas last Nov. 17. These posts are false. The photos were from 2014 and 2015.

A YouTube video is erroneously claiming that China has invaded the Ilocos region. This is not true and the video was clickbait.

A website is selling a product for osteoarthritis supposedly recommended by the DOH and its secretary Ted Herbosa. This is yet another fake ad using the health agency’s name.

A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Joe Biden has authorized the US Navy’s use of force in the South China Sea.

The Marcos family did not go into exile empty-handed. In 1986, the U.S. Customs Services seized sets of jewelry, valued in 1991 at $436,420 to $559,630, that the Marcoses brought with them to Honolulu.

A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has removed party list lawmakers France Castro and Raoul Manuel from Congress.

Contrary to a Facebook video’s claim, Iran did not declare war against the US recently.

Three YouTube videos are claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has resigned from her post. This is false.

Bogus websites promising netizens “unemployment assistance” from DSWD are circulating online.

Bagama’t walang opisyal na testimonya si Rodrigo Duterte sa korte, nagbitiw siya ng mga pahayag na inaakusahan si Leila De Lima na sangkot sa illegal drug trading noong kalihim siya ng Department of Justice.

Naunang ipinahayag ni Sara Duterte na "kalaban ng bayan" ang sinumang kumokontra sa confidential funds.

Toward the end of his six-year presidency, Rodrigo Duterte said “nobody can stop corruption.” No longer in power, he now says “it is easy” to control this menace.

A YouTube video claims to show jets dispatched by Japan to the West Philippine Sea to show support to the Philippines. This is false.

Several social media posts are spreading a graphic showing Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio receiving an 83% trust rating. It came from an old survey.

A Facebook video claims that Michelle Dee was rushed to the hospital days before Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 18. This is not true.