Archive - Online Posts

A vlogger claimed that the “Marcos wealth” will be used to fund the new administration’s  Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino program. This is false. Posted on Oct. 2, the incorrect four-minute Facebook (FB) video carried the caption:  “Goodnews! Marcos Wealth ipopondo na para sa sambayanang Pilipino! 6M units pabahay ni PBBM nag-umpisa na (Marcos Wealth

Four previously debunked hoaxes about the wealth and criminal cases of the Marcos family are again making the rounds on social media.

A misleading video claims President Bongbong Marcos surprised Chinese President Xi Jinping by conducting joint military exercises with the U.S.

A video on YouTube claims that former Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño and BAYAN sec-gen Nato Reyes have been apprehended by the PNP. Not true.

A TikTok video wrongly claims former vice president Leni Robredo made a simplistic definition of climate change.

Videos are erroneously claiming that the wealth of the Marcoses will be used to fund the projects of President Bongbong Marcos' administration.

A viral video falsely claims President Bongbong Marcos expressed support for TV host Vhong Navarro who is embroiled in a rape case. 

A video claims President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the wealthiest among all the “presidents and kings in the world.” This is false.

Old, foreign photos are being misrepresented to show 'gifts' President Bongbong Marcos received from Singapore, Japan, and the United States. 

A netizen uploaded a short reel showing a crowd of spectators looking at a monstrous cobra rising out of a body of water. The video is fake.

A video erroneously claims President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gave an order to disallow Chinese President Xi Jinping from stepping into Philippine territory.

A Facebook page published an alleged screenshot of a News5 post calling President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos “stupid.” It is fake.

A video echoed baseless rumors of Chinese president Xi Jinping facing incarceration in Beijing while being supplanted by a general. Not true.

A Facebook video of President Bongbong Marcos during a briefing where it appears he is unaware of climate change needs context. 

Several Facebook accounts are sharing links to a fraudulent website posing as an online portal for the registration of the DSWD's educational assistance.

A Facebook page claims people fainted at the SM MOA while lining up to buy a heavily-discounted Japanese air conditioner. This is fake.

Cagan Nano does not appear in the FDA’s Verification Portal, which records all food and drugs with certified product registrations.

A satirical Facebook post insinuates no one gathered at the People Power Monument during the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law. 

Three Facebook pages are promoting a supplement it claims was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for joint-related ailments. It is a false claim.

A Facebook page uploaded multiple images of what is supposedly an unsanitary Coca-Cola plant in the Philippines to warn the public against consuming the beverage. Not true. 

A blog link insinuates that President Bongbong Marcos and Rep. Rodante Marcoleta have signed a directive to close down Meralco. It's false. 

There are no reports of Marcos confirming or signing anything to rename NAIA to MIA. In a Sept.13 interview, the president stressed that renaming the airport is not among his priorities. 

Nanmadol, which swept across parts of Japan early this week, left severely damaged properties and establishments in its wake. Actual images taken then were included in the FB post, except that of the wrecked solar panels.

All three images of damaged edifices were from earthquakes that struck Taiwan years ago, reverse image search shows.

A photo in Facebook claims President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte are giving away free housing and cash assistance to Filipinos online. Not true.

A Filipino Facebook page published a video claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been ambushed and is allegedly “in serious danger.” This is FALSE.

A tweet claiming that the late Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis will be “buried alive with her,” is a satire.

An old fake video that showed cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong recommending a gel that can allegedly heal scars, stretch marks, keloids, pimples, and acne continues to deceive netizens.

A TikTok video claims President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos took home a mining shovel from his recent state visits. This is FAKE. 

President Bongbong Marcos drew flak after images showing him getting emotional over being labeled a “party animal” spread online.