The local government of Marikina City clarified on Tuesday, September 24, that the news circulating about the supposed class suspensions on September 23 and 24 is fake. Photo from Marikina PIO It said that the false information is being spread by a fake Facebook page, “Marikeno pio,” which is...
President Marcos debunked rumors that he was rushed to a hospital for sustaining an injury, tagging the claims as "completely fake." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. holds a situation briefing on the effects of Typhoon Enteng as of Sept. 4, 2024. (RTVM Screenshot) "I'm here" was Marcos'...
The observance of National Press Freedom Day last Aug. 30, 2024, brought to light a pressing issue that continues to threaten the essential fabric of our democracy: fake news. Over 60 media institutions, socio-civic organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions have manifested their...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government is eyeing charges against fake news peddlers on social media. BENITEZ (Glazyl Masculino) In a media interview on Saturday, August 17, Mayor Albee Benitez said that he has asked the City Legal Office to study the cases that can be filed against them as...
Mon Confiado took to social media recently to rant against a content creator who used his name and image for a fake post that ultimately paints him as someone rude if also a thief. He shared, “Tama pa ba ang ginagawa ng mga content creator na ito? Gumawa ng story using my name and my photo, na...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Courtesy of DND) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Monday, July 22, that there is an “elaborate plan” by detractors of President Marcos Jr. to destabilize the government. This, after Teodoro denounced the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, July 18, said that posts circulating on social media about a “Yolanda”-like supertyphoon approaching the Philippines are “fake.” PAGASA Weather Specialist Chenel Dominguez clarified that...
Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said on Monday, June 3, that he is set to file cyber libel cases against those behind the "black propaganda" spreading unsubstantiated claims against him to discredit his leadership. The former Senate President said this as he refuted all these allegations which...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 23, warned school officials, teachers, and the public about a “fake” graduation message supposedly issued by Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte circulating online. (Courtesy of DepEd Facebook Page) “DepEd reminds...
Alden Richards was quick to address a controversial issue about him supposedly commenting via social media relating the failed relationship of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The actor’s alleged comment, as posted on X: "Kathryn, gave her love and trust to you pati na ang...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, May 8, clarified that it is not giving out “cash aid” especially for graduating students. (DepEd Central Office / file photo) “It's unfortunate that there are still individuals or groups of individuals who are taking advantage of our...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has warned the public about the fake “cash assistance” programs being promoted in online posts. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Binabalaan namin ang ating mga kababayan laban sa mga kumakalat na mga post sa social media patungkol sa mga umano’y ‘cash...
