Archive - Online Posts

A video is misleading people by implying that President Bongbong Marcos has appointed cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong as Health secretary.

The website article used the logo and name of the Philippine Heart Center.

A reverse image search revealed the “Aquino” clip was taken during Duterte’s term.

FB groups falsely claimed that Rappler CEO Maria Ressa has been sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment after the Court of Appeals (CA) affirmed her cyber libel conviction.

A Facebook video maliciously used old photos of Chinese people drinking champagne to illustrate that China celebrated Shinzo Abe's death.

A FB video falsely insinuated that DSWD Sec. Tulfo will file a case against former VP Robredo for using government food packs in her Angat Buhay Foundation’s relief operations for victims of flooding in Banaue, Ifugao.  

A Facebook video falsely claimed that National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos fired Lorraine Badoy as spokesperson for the NTF-ELCAC.

A TikTok video misused photos showing Manila Bay full of garbage to claim that this was the state of the body of water under five presidents before Rodrigo Duterte.

The claim that Leila De Lima has been sentenced to prison is false.

There is no basis to the claim that Ninoy Aquino talked to Joma Sison and Nur Misuari to start insurgency movements in the Philippines.

A netizen who endorsed the use of amoxicillin to treat fever has pushed for more incorrect health advice that continues to gain traction months after it was posted. Doctors have warned against the use of the antibiotic without a proper prescription. (READ: VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB posts carry FALSE claims on treating fever)

Drinking warm water and eating ice chips are both listed as common remedies for sore throat.