FACT CHECK: Marcoleta removal from post NEEDS CONTEXT
A YouTube video claims that SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta has been removed from office. This needs context.
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FACT CHECK: NO alliance formed between France and Sara
A YouTube video misleads that France has entered into an alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte.
Marcos, Duterte rift a ‘positive’ for labor group’s electoral campaign – Ka Leody
Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) senatorial candidate Leody De Guzman said on Friday that the ongoing conflict between political dynasty candidates will help boost their chances in the 2025 mid-term elections.
FACT CHECK: NO advisory in Antique to avoid fish after seaside cemetery collapse
A netizen on Facebook (FB) warned people against eating fish in Antique, hours after heavy waves partially destroyed a public cemetery in the municipality of Sebaste in Antique.
FACT CHECK: Claim that Cambodia deputy PM forged alliance with Sara Duterte MISLEADS
A YouTube video claims that Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea entered into an alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte. This is misleading.
FACT CHECK: Video of Marcos Sr. saying his son ‘died in London’ FAKE
A circulating video of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. saying his son died in London is fabricated.
FACT CHECK: Bong Go falsely claims he has been ‘against’ POGOs
Go was one of the 17 senators who voted on June 2, 2021 for Senate Bill No. 2232, recognizing the legitimacy of offshore online gaming and taxing the POGOs.
FACT CHECK: Clips DO NOT show super typhoon to hit PH
Footage of a supposed super typhoon that will devastate the Philippines is circulating online. The clips show animated images of a 2018 hurricane in the US.
FACT CHECK: Impostor pages post FAKE company ‘anniversary giveaways’
Several Facebook pages imitating private companies are promising "anniversary giveaways" to netizens. These are scams. The companies have disowned the posts.
FACT CHECK: FAKE CNN report on Marcos alleged drug use spreads online
Multiple Facebook posts are claiming that US-based CNN has reported that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is addicted to cocaine. This is fake. CNN has not published such a report and the image is fabricated.
