FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte did NOT threaten to throw Trillanes into the WPS
Viral posts claiming Vice President Sara Duterte threatened to throw former senator Antonio Trillanes IV into the West Philippine Sea are fabricated.
Tag Archives: Senate
FACT CHECK: Camille Villar NOT named agriculture committee chair
A graphic circulating on Facebook claims Sen. Camille Villar has been appointed as chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform. This is false; it originated from a satire post.
FACT CHECK: Graphic FALSELY lists committee chairs under new Senate leadership
A graphic posted on Facebook claims to show a list of supposed new chairpersons of certain permanent committees in the Senate. This is inaccurate.
‘Shit happens’* at the Senate
May 11, 2026 will always be remembered as the day the venerable institution went down to the pits, something one never imagined in the country’s political history.
FACT CHECK: NO casualties reported in Senate shooting
Several Facebook users and pages were quick to spread claims that there were "multiple dead" reported in the Senate shooting incident on May 13. This is not true.
FACT CHECK: Video of explosion during Senate session AI-GENERATED
A video circulating on Facebook claims that a sudden explosion occurred at the Senate while senators were in session. This is fake and was generated using artificial intelligence.
FACT CHECK: Sen. Tito Sotto NOT pushing for 50% tax on content creators
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.
FACT CHECK: Escudero NOT reelected Senate president after Lacson resigned
A Facebook video claims that Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero was reelected as Senate president following Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation as chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Sen. Robin Padilla DID NOT flash middle finger during singing of national anthem
Several posts are claiming that Sen. Robin Padilla extended his middle finger, a rude gesture, while singing the national anthem during a Senate plenary session. These are false.
FACT CHECK: Reel on divorce bill approval in PH NEEDS CONTEXT
A Facebook reel claims that the divorce bill has finally been approved in the Philippines. This needs context.
