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politics11 days ago
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Denies Receiving Bribe from Philippine Officials
The ICC Deputy Prosecutor rejected claims that court personnel accepted cash payments from Philippine political figures. Former senator Antonio Trillanes also denied the allegations and filed complaints against the accusers.
Rapplerworld12 days ago
DSWD and DepEd Warn Public Against Fake Online Student Aid Registration Links on First Day of Classes
Posts on June 8 claimed cash assistance and school supplies through registration links. DSWD and DepEd said no online applications exist for these programs.
manilatimes.nettechnology12 days ago
AI-generated photo falsely shows Duterte birthday gathering in front of Senate building
A widely shared image depicting a boodle fight celebration for Vice President Sara Duterte directly in front of the Senate building was created using artificial intelligence. Real footage and photographs place the May 31 event at Jose W. Diokno Boulevard outside the Senate gate.
Rapplerworld13 days ago
Health department says secretary did not endorse milk powder as cancer treatment
The Department of Health stated on June 5 that it does not endorse any commercial products after social media posts claimed the health secretary endorsed a milk powder product for cancer treatment. The posts included an edited photo and an unregistered product.
mises.orgworld13 days ago
AI-generated video falsely shows senators admitting flood control payoff
A video posted June 3, 2026, that appears to show two senators discussing a cash payoff for flood control projects has been identified as AI-generated. The footage also includes fabricated statements from other officials. The senators involved have denied the claims and described…
news.sky.comworld17 days ago
AI-generated video falsely shows senator backing Marcos-Robredo tandem
A Facebook reel posted May 24 depicts a senator endorsing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former vice president Leni Robredo as the country's best leaders. The clip has drawn nearly 200,000 views and mixed reactions. Multiple detection tools flagged the footage as artificial.
Rapplerpolitics19 days ago
AI-Generated Video Puts Stronger Words in Romualdez’s Mouth on Duterte Corruption Allegations
A May 21 video posted on Facebook shows former House speaker Martin Romualdez appearing to challenge Vice President Sara Duterte to answer corruption allegations. Multiple AI-detection tools flagged the clip as synthetic, and no news reports confirm the exact remarks shown.
manilatimes.netpolitics38 days ago
Marcos Says No Order Issued to Arrest Dela Rosa
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated there was no executive order to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and that government forces played no role in a shooting incident at the Senate. The denial follows social media claims linking the administration to the event, which occur…
Rapplerworld44 days ago
No Free Electricity or Subsidies Available for National ID or Vaccine Card Holders, PSA Says
The Philippine Statistics Authority and PhilSys on May 7 stated that possession of a national ID does not automatically qualify recipients for financial aid. Rappler reported that viral Facebook posts promising benefits for national ID or COVID-19 vaccine card holders after onlin…
thenation.compolitics46 days ago
YouTube Videos Claim De Lima Gave Script to Witness in Duterte Impeachment Probe, Fact-Checked as False
Misleading YouTube videos claimed Philippine lawmaker Leila de Lima gave a script to Ramil Madriaga, a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment hearings. De Lima denied any involvement in drafting or altering Madriaga's affidavit, which he prepared before their meetin…
citizen.co.zaworld48 days ago
Video Claims Romualdez Released USB Evidence Against Marcos, But No Confirmation Exists
A video posted on April 24, 2026, falsely alleged that former House speaker Martin Romualdez released evidence against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rappler reported the video garnered 221,000 views by May 4, 2026. The claim stems from a misinterpretation of Romualdez…
order-order.compolitics52 days agoUpdated
Fact Check: No Supreme Court Order for Ramil Madriaga's Detention in Philippines
A viral YouTube video falsely claimed the Supreme Court ordered the detention of Ramil Madriaga, linked to Vice President Sara Duterte. Madriaga has been in custody since 2023 due to a pending kidnapping-for-ransom case in a Manila court. He recently testified in impeachment hear…