Archive - FACT CHECK

An old chain message is being circulated again online claiming that the aphelion phenomenon will cause cold weather until August 2026. This is false.

A viral Facebook post claims Sen. Risa Hontiveros cried while reading online comments labeling "Lakbay Museo ng Paghilom," as a "drug addict museum." It also attributes a statement to Hontiveros that describes it as a "museum of heroes." This is fake.

A Facebook post is claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte has been cleared of charges after the Supreme Court ruled that the impeachment complaint against her was unconstitutional. This needs context.

Netizens on Facebook are claiming that Sen. Loren Legarda is now the Senate president, supposedly making her the country's first female to lead the legislative chamber. This is not true.

Several netizens are circulating a supposed photo of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a hospital bed, wearing an oxygen mask. This image is altered.

Several quote cards claim that Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she would run for president in the 2028 elections because of her nagging conscience. This is fake.

Several graphics on Facebook are claiming that face-to-face classes in public and private schools are suspended due to a supposed Nipah virus outbreak in the country. This is fake.

A statement attributed to Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla claims she has requested a more decent detention facility for her husband, former senator Bong Revilla. This is fake.

Two photos circulating on Facebook are showing Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Fr. Flavie Villanueva looking supposedly at a sculpture of Kian Delos Santos at the Paghilom Lakbay Museo exhibit at the Senate. These are edited.

Several Facebook users are claiming Sen. Risa Hontiveros had said she would not hesitate to assume the position of acting president following the hospitalization of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who was diagnosed with diverticulitis. This is fake.

A Facebook post claims that the Supreme Court has removed Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. as a member of the House of Representatives. This is false.

Mula sa mga post na nagsasabing nakalaya na umano si pangulong Rodrigo Duterte hanggang sa mga AI-generated video na nangangako ng mga libreng serbisyo – narito ang ilan sa mga disimpormasyong bumungad ngayong Enero.