Archive - Online Posts

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.

A “news report” that claims Dr. Willie Ong was beaten up at a live TV show is fake. This is a modus operandi to sell a product.

Videos of Russian soldiers and weapons were misappropriated as footage of the Israel-Hamas war.

A video online claims to show Saudi Arabia’s armed forces getting ready to support Israel amid its conflict with Hamas. This is false.

Three YouTube videos falsely claimed that the Czech Republic will come to the Philippines’ defense amid rising tensions with China.

Two YouTube videos are falsely claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has kicked out Speaker Martin Romualdez from his post.

Filipino netizens uploaded on Facebook and TikTok a compilation video of wildfires in Argentina falsely claiming that they were scenes from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

A video claimed without evidence that the Philippines fired warning shots against Chinese naval ships approaching Subic.

A Facebook user uploaded a reel supposedly of an Iranian aircraft targeting Israel amid the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict. The video is false and shows jets in an air show rehearsal.

A YouTube video claimed that the United States (U.S.) had declared war on Palestine, following the ongoing armed conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. This is not true.

A video falsely claims that the biggest drug operation and anti-rice smuggling operations only happened during the Marcos administration.

Videos circulating online claim that the government ordered the reclamation of the land occupied by the Socorro Brigade Services Inc. (SBSI) in Surigao del Norte and the deployment of troops in the area. This is misleading.

It is not true that the militant group Hamas, which rules Gaza, has surrendered to Israel.