Archive - FACT CHECK

It also was not “richer” than Japan, Singapore and South Korea during Marcos’ rule.

We also give the science behind the only two factual tips in the circulating post.

Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from getting COVID-19.

There is no existing evidence proving that frequent sex rids one's body of the SARS-CoV-2. Sexual intercourse is also not listed as one of the possible treatments for COVID-19, as per the World Health Organization (WHO).

There are no fresh reports about Bautista being arrested and jailed. The last report about the former COMELEC chair said he was in the United States.

The claim was made by a UK-based Filipina vlogger who frequently publishes disinformation.

The video erroneously used a two-year-old report about fisherfolk working in the disputed waters, also called Bajo de Masinloc, and incorrectly presented it as recent.

The four photos were all taken before the first case of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported in December 2019.

A few netizens were able to point out that the alleged “breaking news” report was two years old.

A similar post was debunked by VERA Files Fact Check on May 19.

Impeachment of members of the Supreme Court is initiated in the House of Representatives and the trial against Leonen has yet to begin.

Blood vessels do not explode on exposure to cold.