Archive - FACT CHECK

At least two Facebook users are claiming that the Supreme Court dismissed the law that postponed the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections originally scheduled on Nov. 2. This is not true.

Some Facebook posts are claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections will take place on Dec. 14. This is false and has been debunked by the Commission on Elections.

Viral posts are circulating videos and images of a fire tricycle allegedly purchased by the Department of Interior and Local Government for P10 million per unit for the Bureau of Fire Protection. This is false.

A Facebook post claims President Ferdinand Marcos's term is extended until 2034. This is false.

A YouTube video claims that Vice President Sara Duterte sued GMA News for libel weeks after its report on alleged millions of pesos delivered to her. This is false.

The Sept. 30 session of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial was canceled for a "strategic procedural pause," not because senator-judges were "traumatized" by Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte.

A viral post claiming the Supreme Court dismissed Sara Duterte's impeachment case is false. The Senate trial is ongoing.

A YouTube channel claims that Senate impeachment court Presiding Officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero cited former senator Antonio Trillanes IV for contempt. This is false.

Several Facebook users are claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will proceed this year. This is not true.

A viral social media post is claiming Vice President Sara Duterte was spotted at Senate President Chiz Escudero's house. This is false.

Facebook posts are claiming a P5,000 cash and rice subsidy are available to Filipinos with a National ID or any valid ID. This is fake.

The House prosecution panel did not say it would file a new charge against Sara Duterte. Prosecutors were considering dropping the bribery charge under Article 3 of the impeachment complaint.

A Facebook page posted a news clip showing Palace Press Officer Claire Castro supposedly calling President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. an "addict" and "bangag (intoxicated by drugs)," accusing him of abusing fentanyl. This is false and the video was spliced and edited.

A viral quote card falsely attributed to MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III claims he would "pick up and drag" Mark Zuckerberg to Congress. This is false.

A graphic circulating online is claiming that Facebook will be banned if Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg fails to attend a congressional hearing. This is false.

Puno ang Setyembre ng disinformation tungkol kay VP Sara Duterte! Mula sa grave threats case hanggang sa impeachment trial – sinakyan ng MALI-ta! Pati kaso ni former president Rodrigo Duterte sa ICC at ang papalapit na 2028 elections, hindi rin pinalampas. 

A Facebook post is claiming that Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian released a statement saying that he is not thinking about replacing Vice President Sara Duterte and the decision is completely up to President Ferdinand Marcos. This is fake.

A viral Facebook post claiming to show a high-risk earthquake forecast map for the Philippines from Sept. 21 to 22 is fake. PHIVOLCS confirms earthquakes cannot be predicted.

A graphic circulating online claims that House prosecutor Joel Chua said congressmen do not care if the country's funds run dry as long as they convict Vice President Sara Duterte in the impeachment trial. This is fake.

A viral Facebook post is circulating a letter supposedly written by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed to the House of Representatives after child safety concerns on Meta's platforms were raised in a House budget hearing. This is satire.

A Facebook post is alleging that Vice President Sara Duterte's 24-day impeachment trial expenses has already reached P600 million, with daily costs amounting to P25 million. This is false.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has made no official statement that he wants another six-year term. Article 7, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution also bars a president from reelection.

During the Sept. 23 impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano asked “what if” Sen. Loren Legarda signs a treaty in Paris and returns to the Philippines. But can a senator actually sign treaties? Here’s what you need to know.

A video circulating online shows former president Rodrigo Duterte asking for support for his daughter, Vice President Sara, who is facing an impeachment trial. This is fake.