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  • FACT CHECK: Viral claim of elderly vendor’s arrest in Matag-ob, Leyte is false
  • Fact Check wRap: Lies about Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
  • FACT CHECK: COA did not say Sara Duterte has a ‘clean record’

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rappler.com /4 days ago

FACT CHECK: Viral claim of elderly vendor’s arrest in Matag-ob, Leyte is false

The post falsely presented a 2022 photo of an 80-year-old man from Pangasinan, who was arrested for allegedly stealing mangoes, as a photo of an elderly vendor in Matag-ob, Leyte

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rappler.com /3 weeks ago

Fact Check wRap: Lies about Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

Fake news peddlers are unbowed in sharing disinformation on social media

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rappler.com /1 month ago

FACT CHECK: COA did not say Sara Duterte has a ‘clean record’

The misleading claim has been revived ahead of the start of the Vice President’s impeachment trial on July 6, despite being repeatedly debunked in previous months

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rappler.com /4 weeks ago

FACT CHECK: Claire Castro quote on Ivana Alawi helping slain driver’s family is fake

The post circulating online was made by stitching together photos of actress Ivana Alawi with a fake quote attributed to Castro that originated from a page claiming to be satire

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rappler.com /1 month ago

FACT CHECK: OVP’s unmodified opinion from COA doesn’t ‘clear’ VP Sara

The Commission on Audit has previously clarified that an unmodified opinion does not necessarily mean that the audited agency fully complied with all laws or that it used funds eff...

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rappler.com /4 days ago

FACT CHECK: Claire Castro quote blaming heavy floods on blocked drains is fake

The original image contained a disclaimer stating that it was satire, which was removed in numerous reposts of the graphic

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rappler.com /1 month ago

FACT CHECK: International law backs PH claim to the West Philippine Sea

In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute, concluding that China violated the Philippines' sovereign rights in it...

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rappler.com /1 week ago

FACT CHECK: Video of ICC judge saying Duterte should be released is AI-generated

A reverse image search did not show any credible video of ICC Judge Joanna Korner making the statement

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rappler.com /1 week ago

FACT CHECK: No plans to merge Araling Panlipunan and MAPEH – DepEd

In a statement on August 8, the Department of Education clarified that the post circulating online is based on an outdated report

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rappler.com /3 weeks ago

FACT CHECK: Duterte not set to be released amid US push to dismantle ICC

While the United States has called on countries to withdraw support for the international tribunal, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte remains detained at The Hague, with...

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rappler.com /3 days ago

FACT CHECK: UPLIFT program does not offer P5,000 cash aid, rice subsidy to all Filipinos

The misleading post circulating online is one of several that promise cash aid to registered individuals. Contrary to the claim, only eligible sectors qualify for the cash assistan...

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rappler.com /2 weeks ago

FACT CHECK: Dasmariñas LGU’s P50-M donation not a bribe, Comelec says

Comelec clarified that the P50 million donation from the Dasmariñas City government is intended to provide additional funds for the conduct of the special election for Cavite's 4th...

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rappler.com /3 days ago

FACT CHECK: No DepEd announcement abolishing Grades 11 and 12

The Department of Education has repeatedly debunked false information on the supposed removal of the K to 12 program

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rappler.com /3 weeks ago

FACT CHECK: Video saying Duterte will be released in July 2026 is fake, AI-generated

Duterte remains detained, with his full trial set to begin in November. There is also no official announcement from the ICC confirming his supposed release this July.

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rappler.com /1 month ago

FACT CHECK: VP Sara did not flee PH due to death of Caloocan vlogger

The Office of the Vice President says Duterte's scheduled trip and activities in different countries in Europe are intended to engage with overseas Filipinos

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snopes.com /1 month ago

Illuminating the facts on 12 fireworks claims

While fact checks may not be quite as flashy and wondrous as fireworks, our collection will at least arm you with knowledge.

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rappler.com /2 weeks ago

FACT CHECK: Marcoleta and Estrada remain detained, contrary to claim

There is no release order or credible report confirming that Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada have been released; both remain jailed over separate non-bailable plunde...

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rappler.com /4 weeks ago

FACT CHECK: No nationwide class suspension declared for Marcos’ 5th SONA

Classes have been suspended only in some areas; the Quezon City and Manila LGUs announced localized class suspensions

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rappler.com /1 week ago

FACT CHECK: UPLIFT cash aid is for eligible beneficiaries, not all national ID holders

Eligible beneficiaries of the UPLIFT program are identified based on government databases. Having a national ID does not make one automatically eligible to receive the cash aid.

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rappler.com /3 weeks ago

FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Marcoleta’s plunder case

Marcoleta's plunder case wasn't filed before the country's highest court, but with the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan

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rappler.com /2 weeks ago

FACT CHECK: Sotto did not call for VP Sara’s ‘immediate’ conviction without due process

There is no statement or interview on record where Sotto urged the Senate to disregard impeachment trial rules to have Duterte convicted immediately

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interaksyon.philstar.com /1 month ago

Point by point: Documentary rebuts Boss Toyo’s claims about the Subic dumpsite

An award-winning documentary program fact-checked claims made by content creator Boss Toyo regarding its feature “Ibinasurang Paraiso” on a dumpsite in Subic, Zambales, by journali...

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snopes.com /2 weeks ago

8 misleading Fauci claims we've fact-checked

The scientist and longtime public servant became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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cbsnews.com /1 month ago

Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security

President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.

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