Archive - Online Posts

A YouTube video and several Facebook posts are claiming that Sen. Rodante Marcoleta has returned as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. This is not true.

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez did not say "I am the way, the truth, and the life" in cooperating with the corruption investigation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure of flood control projects.

The video does not show a “BBM resign” protest. It shows a “Gen Z” rally in Nepal back in September.

Several Facebook users have been circulating a social media graphic claiming that Senate President Vicente Sotto III is aiming to impose a 50% tax on content creators. This is not true.

A Facebook page shared several posts claiming that there will be a lockdown and suspension of classes and work due to the rising cases of influenza-like illnesses. These are fake.

Amid the recent tremors that struck parts of the country, a Facebook reel claims that a currently under-construction building in Davao Oriental has supposedly collapsed due to the earthquake that jolted the region. This is false.

Amid recent earthquakes that struck parts of the country, several Facebook pages are circulating videos claiming schools nationwide will shift to distance learning this October. These are fake.

A Facebook vlogger posted a clip showing former House speaker Martin Romualdez supposedly being arrested. The video was altered using artificial intelligence.

A video posted on Facebook shows former vice president Leni Robredo, currently the mayor Naga City, supposedly promoting a 'trading platform.' This is fake and manipulated using artificial intelligence, according to experts.

A video ad shared on Facebook claims that former senator and international boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is promoting an online gambling app. This is fake.

A Facebook video circulating online claims the Department of Social Welfare and Development is giving out free rice to all Filipino families beginning Oct. 6. This is fake.

A news card purporting to be from a legitimate news outlet is making the rounds on Facebook claiming that Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy warned that donation trucks from Davao City to Cebu City could be transporting illegal drugs. This is fake.