Archive - FACT CHECK

The prosecution did not recently declare victory in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. The graphic recycles a July 7 statement when prosecutors claimed "victory" on Day 2 after being allowed to proceed presenting witnesses.

A viral post claims most Filipino voters consider Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial a waste of public funds. The survey finding needs context.

Facebook posts claim that Filipino suspects in the drug trafficking incident in Laos and Thailand are employees of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and the whole transaction was masterminded by Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos. This is not true.

A viral post falsely claims prosecutors presented no evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte during the first 38 days of her impeachment trial. This is false.

A graphic circulating on Facebook claims that human rights advocate Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva said the country will never be safe as long as any member of the Duterte family remains alive. This is fake.

A graphic circulating on Facebook claims that veteran singer-actress Sharon Cuneta warned the public that the Philippines will be in a sorry state if they vote for Sara Duterte. This is fake.

A photo showing Sen. Rodante Marcoleta back in the Senate is AI-manipulated. He remains detained at the New Quezon City Jail on a plunder charge.

A graphic card circulating on Facebook claims that President Ferdinand Marcos signed an executive order banning meat importation in the country. This is fake.

A graphic claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "threatened and pressured" Presiding Officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero to imprison Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing impeachment trial, is going viral online. This is false.

At least two Facebook posts claim that Sen. Risa Hontiveros declared readiness to become the next president. This is fake.

A video circulating on YouTube claims that veteran comedian and television host Beethoven "Michael V." del Valle Bunagan warned the public to fear Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte more than Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential race. This is fake.

A Facebook video claims that the private jet seized in Laos for drug smuggling is the same aircraft that transported former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Netherlands.This is false