Archive - FACT CHECK

The Comelec's dismissal of the case against Marcoleta's non-declaration of P75 million in campaign donations bars the filing of a separate complaint for plunder by the Ombudsman based on the same funds. This needs context

A Facebook post is claiming that Palace Press Officer Claire Castro blames former president Rodrigo Duterte's "violent leadership" for the June 22 Tacloban City school shooting that left three minor students dead and 20 others wounded. This is fake.

Neither the national government nor any local government unit released an official list of banned violent online games. The viral photo claiming that 43 games had been banned is satirical.

Six Facebook posts are claiming that detained former president Rodrigo Duterte will be taken to Japan. This is false.

A pro-Leni Robredo Facebook page criticized Sen. Risa Hontiveros for supposedly proposing a ban on online games. This is false and was denied by the senator.

At least six Facebook posts are claiming that Sen. Risa Hontiveros defends the two minor suspects in the June 22 Tacloban school shooting, saying both are innocent. This is fake.

Expelled congressman Kiko Barzaga revives claims that the West Philippine Sea does not exist and lacks legal basis under international law. This is not true.

A viral graphic circulating on Facebook falsely claims that Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano had said he was about to resign but Got told him to stay on. It is a satire post.

Patapos na ang kalahati ng taon pero non-stop pa rin ang disimpormasyon tungkol sa flood control scandal. Umabot din hanggang Hunyo ang drama sa Senado, at walang patid ang mga MALI-ta kaugnay sa mag-amang Duterte.

A Facebook post claims that Sen. Joel Villanueva said God put him in his position for a mission. This is fake.

A Facebook post satirically claims that Sen. Robinhood Padilla remarked that minority senators should be exempt from the juvenile justice law, which exempts minors from criminal liability. This is satire.

DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla did not order the deployment of 225K Manila l policemen to Mindanao for the manhunt of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa. The figure is the PNP's total nationwide strength, and only a small select team is handling the operation.

Several posts circulating online claim that the Supreme Court has junked the motion to reopen the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte because it is unconstitutional. This is misleading.

A Facebook post claims Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong criticized Sen. Joel Villanueva for joining the majority in the Senate led by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. This is fake.

Several Facebook posts claim that Filipino television and radio personality Ben Tulfo is urging his younger brother, Senator Erwin Tulfo, to resign amid Senate chaos. This is fake.

Facebook posts falsely claim a Supreme Court ruling stopped Sen. Bato Dela Rosa's ICC arrest. In fact, the court denied his request to stop his arrest. It has yet to rule on ICC jurisdiction.

Claims that Mindanao earthquake victims got zero budget because they are pro-Duterte are false. The government has released over ₱640 million in combined aid and rehabilitation funds for the affected areas.

A Facebook post claims Sen. Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said 14 votes are enough to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial. This is fake.

Senate President Pro Tempore Tito Sotto wants to make VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial private. This is false.

A video depicting former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co in custody of the Czech Republic and about to return to the Philippines is recirculating on Facebook. This is fake and made using artificial intelligence.

A graphic circulating online claims that a majority of Filipinos “support going to war with allies to defend the [West Philippine Sea] against China,” citing an actual survey result. This is misleading.

Facebook pages used an old, out-of-context clip of VP Sara Duterte to falsely claim that the ICC had dismissed her father’s case and ordered his release. Duterte remains in custody pending trial.

A quote card attributed to Fr. Flavie Villanueva a statement describing the deaths of Ateneo basketball players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, as “extrajudicial killings.” This is fake.

A YouTube video also circulating on Facebook claims that Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has resigned from his post. This is not true.