Archive - FACT CHECK

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.

The title of a YouTube video is claiming that former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III is the new secretary of the Department of Justice. This is false.

A false post claims that President Ferdinand Marcos removed Senators Chiz Escudero, Robin Padilla and Joel Villanueva from office. This is false.

A months-old clip of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta "revealing" an issue on confidential funds during Rep. Leila de Lima's term as Justice secretary is circulating on FB. This needs context.

A video posted on YouTube is claiming that Sen. Bong Go has "suddenly resigned" from his position. This is false.

A YouTube video suggests that the Senate cited Vice Ganda in contempt after she poked fun at Sen. Rodante Marcoleta at a concert. Not true.

A video of broadcast journalist Pia Arcangel supposedly promoting an online gaming platform is circulating online. This is fake and may have been manipulated using AI.

A Facebook post claims that there will be no more senior high school under the K to 12 program in 2026. This is fake.

Ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing on Sept. 23, a YouTube video claims that U.S. President Donald Trump will get former president Rodrigo Duterte from the ICC. This is false.

Mel Velarde’s claim on the role of the 1734 Murillo Velarde map in affirming the Philippines' sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea needs context.

A YouTube channel revived the false claim that former President Rodrigo Duterte is now free from ICC detention.

A Facebook post claims that ABS-CBN has banned comedian Vice Ganda from some of its programs after she joked about former president Rodrigo Duterte in a concert. This is false.

A video of Sen. Imee Marcos supposedly criticizing Vice President Sara Duterte indirectly for her frequent overseas trips is circulating online. The clip was spliced and is misleading.

After doing a parody of Duterte's remarks on the West Philippine Sea, Vice Ganda allegedly cried after the local government of Davao declared her persona non grata. This is not true.

A fake tweet from Anne Curtis, allegedly criticizing Vice Ganda for making fun of Duterte, is spreading online. Curtis has disowned the posts.

A viral TikTok video circulating online claims that UniFAST has opened applications for its scholarship program. This is fake.

Social media posts are claiming that the Senate has "junked" the Articles of Impeachment against VP Sara Duterte. Not true.

Taiwan's recent severe flooding has caused widespread concern internationally, with viral exaggerated posts fueling panic via elaborate descriptions and AI-generated photos of the calamity. This is misleading.

A YouTube channel is claiming that Sen. Robin Padilla was removed from office and sentenced with imprisonment after he was supposedly caught using marijuana inside the Senate premises. This is false.

A Facebook post claims that the government is stopping the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps. This is fake.

A YouTube video claimed that a standoff occurred between Philippine and Malaysian navy ships near Sabah on August 11. This is fake.

A YouTube channel is claiming that Anna Liza Logan, a deputy executive secretary at the Office of the President, is the new Ombudsman. This is false.

A TikTok video and a Facebook reel claim that Vice Ganda bid goodbye to her "It's Showtime" co-hosts after sparking controversy over a concert joke referencing former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is false.

A graphic claiming that Comelec has started charging P3,000 for voter registration is fake.