Archive - FACT CHECK

A Facebook post falsely claimed cardiologist and social media personality Doc Willie Ong had died and donated his body to medical science as contained in his will.

Netizens are circulating a quote card of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada supposedly calling a former Department of Public Works and Highways assistant district engineer "a boy in a man's world." This is fabricated.

A video circulating on Facebook claims to show footage of a violent protest that supposedly occurred in the Philippines. The video was taken in Nepal, not in the Philippines.

Amid several anti-corruption rallies this September, yet another video supposedly showing a protest action in the Philippines is circulating online. This is false. The video was taken in Kenya in 2024.

A video posted on Facebook is claiming that former VP, now Naga City mayor, Leni Robredo showed up at a protest against anomalies and corruption in government. This is false.

When a House speaker resigns, his replacement is elected by a majority vote of all House members. The House rules does not provide that the outgoing speaker can choose his successor.

After the International Criminal Court postponed the confirmation of charges hearing for Rodrigo Duterte, a Facebook video has circulated claiming that the former president has passed away. This is not true.

A Facebook user posted a video showing an influx of people supposedly calling for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co. This is false.

A video showing a massive protest supposedly for the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is circulating online. This is false. The video was taken from a gathering of Iglesia ni Cristo in Manila last January.

An online report claiming that Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has secured votes for another leadership change in the Senate made the rounds on Facebook over the weekend. This is false.

A video of Fr. Jerry Orbos supposedly promoting a product that claims to improve eyesight is circulating on Facebook. This is fake and manipulated through artificial intelligence.

As DPWH faces several inquiries into anomalous flood control projects, a Facebook post circulated claiming that the agency is hiring for positions that require no experience. This is fake.

Several posts are claiming that Sen. Robin Padilla extended his middle finger, a rude gesture, while singing the national anthem during a Senate plenary session. These are false.

A YouTube video claims that dismissed DPWH assistant district engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez has identified Sen. Rodante Marcoleta among the senators who allegedly received kickbacks from flood control projects in Bulacan. This is false.

Social media posts are circulating online claiming sports brand Wilson offered a $45-million endorsement deal to Alexandra Eala, which she accepted. This is fake.

A viral post on Facebook is claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte is giving an additional P10,000 to all Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries. This is fake.

A news graphic claimed that controversial contractor Sarah Discaya supposedly named Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy as among those who received money from them. This is fabricated.

A Facebook reel claims that the divorce bill has finally been approved in the Philippines. This needs context.

A YouTube video claims that Sen. Risa Hontiveros has replaced Sen. Rodante Marcoleta as chairperson of the Senate blue ribbon committee This is false.

A Facebook reel claims that the United States has already dismissed the charges against Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy. This is false.

A now-deleted viral Facebook video claimed that former Transportation secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the closure of major online selling platforms in the Philippines. This is false.

A clickbait headline and thumbnail claimed that bundles of cash were found when authorities raided the compound owned by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya. This is not true.

A YouTube video claims that Justice Secretary Boying Remulla is the new Ombudsman. Not true.

A Facebook post claims that Sen. Joel Villanueva has resigned after his photos with a suspended DPWH engineer have gone viral. This is false.

A 2023 news report was edited and posted on Facebook claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections will proceed this year after the Supreme Court has supposedly declared "unconstitutional" the law that postponed the December 2025 balloting. This is false.

A video circulating on Facebook claims that electricity and water will be free nationwide in September 2025. This is fake and likely made using artificial intelligence.

The DepEd did not issue a memorandum stating that online classes in all schools nationwide will start on Sept. 1.

Musician-turned-lawyer Jimmy Bondoc falsely claimed that stealing public funds intended for flood control is a crime against humanity and falls under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

A video circulating on Facebook claims to show footage of a raging flood supposedly on Quezon Avenue in Quezon City on Aug. 30. This is false.

Isang video sa YouTube ang nagsasabing si dating Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III ang bagong kalihim ng Department of Justice. Hindi ito totoo.