Archive - Online Posts

A graphic circulating online claims that a tsunami will strike several provinces of Mindanao. This is not true

A graphic online claims a “Grade 13” level was added to the basic education system. This is false and has been debunked since 2020.

US President Joe Biden did not withdraw his support for Israel, and the US currently does not have troops in Israel.

An impostor FB page falsely claimed that cardiologist Willie Ong endorsed Fitgum apple cider vinegar gummies.

The Office of Civil Defense debunked a viral post about a possible earthquake in Surigao, Cagayan de Oro, and Misamis Oriental as fake.

FB netizens are sharing photos of lifeless megamouth sharks on shores, with many linking it to the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit Mindanao areas last Nov. 17. These posts are false. The photos were from 2014 and 2015.

A YouTube video is erroneously claiming that China has invaded the Ilocos region. This is not true and the video was clickbait.

A website is selling a product for osteoarthritis supposedly recommended by the DOH and its secretary Ted Herbosa. This is yet another fake ad using the health agency’s name.

A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Joe Biden has authorized the US Navy’s use of force in the South China Sea.

A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has removed party list lawmakers France Castro and Raoul Manuel from Congress.

Contrary to a Facebook video’s claim, Iran did not declare war against the US recently.

Three YouTube videos are claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has resigned from her post. This is false.

Bogus websites promising netizens “unemployment assistance” from DSWD are circulating online.

A YouTube video claims to show jets dispatched by Japan to the West Philippine Sea to show support to the Philippines. This is false.

Several social media posts are spreading a graphic showing Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio receiving an 83% trust rating. It came from an old survey.

A Facebook video claims that Michelle Dee was rushed to the hospital days before Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 18. This is not true.

A Facebook Reel claims to show several clips taken in Israel this month. These clips were given a false context.

A video posted on FB claims to show a gas station in Israel exploded by Iran amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This is false.

A YouTube video falsely claimed that Social Security System pensioners will receive a P1,000 increase in their monthly allotments.

A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had removed Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from her post.

Netizens claim to have predicted a super typhoon to hit the Philippines by Nov. 20. This has no basis.

A Facebook video falsely claimed that TV show host Willie Revillame lectured Sen. Robin Padilla.

A YouTube video claiming that China has launched a rocket that will potentially hit the Philippines needs context.

Netizens recirculated a bogus warning that discourages the public from eating fish supposedly infected with HIV.