Many got excited following rumors about Liza Soberano supposedly expressing intention to represent the country at the next Miss Universe tilt. Allegedly, the actress made known her desire to join the prestigious pageant via Facebook. Some fans were ecstatic, believing Liza a sure winner given her...
Victims of fake news about an alleged "community pantry" event at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Timog Base were supposed to go home empty-handed. (Photo from Edison "Bong" Nebrija's Facebook) That is, until EDSA traffic czar Edison "Bong" Nebrija showed up and made a crunch...
Unsupported information is spreading Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana More than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there is also an equally destructive and pernicious parallel epidemic of misinformation. While scientists and experts meticulously choose their words backed up with sound data, purveyors...
It seems Vice President Leni Robredo can’t catch a break from fake news. Vice President Leni Robredo (File photo/Office of the Vice President) On Saturday, May 8, Robredo asked her Facebook followers to report those who doctored the image of a house being built under the Angat Buhay project in...
Governments and leaders must “respect and uphold freedom of the press” to fight against the spread of fake news and blatant falsehood and ensure the promises of democracy, Vice President Leni Robredo said in her message for World Press Freedom Day on Monday, May 3. Vice President Leni Robredo...
Almost two out of ten people in Southeast Asia (SEA) share news on social media first before verifying if it’s true, according to the latest survey of global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The survey, which research agency YouGov conducted in the Philippines, Australia, India,...
Just recently, Ian Veneracion and Sue Ramirez hogged headlines being tagged as lovers. Then there’s that story about Dingdong Dantes supposedly getting pregnant little-known actress Lindsay de Vera. Guess how these made the news? Enter the blind item. It’s 2021. One would think the archaic tool...
It’s undeniable that most children nowadays spend more time on their gadgets not only for learning but also for gamings and entertainment. If you don’t deprive them to experience the fun it gives, it’s our duty as parents to teach them how to use them responsibly. More than giving them time...
Hours after actress Julia Barretto is rumored to be pregnant with his child went viral, Kapamilya star Gerald Anderson posted a cryptic message on Instagram. He wrote: "Congratulations to me." Fans believe Anderson was simply poking fun at the news as shared by former talk show host and...
Filipino historian Prof. Ambeth Ocampo In 2017, the phrase “fake news” was chosen as Collins Dictionary’s official Word of the Year. But the concept of false truths presented as the news has been around for as long as there has been news to spread. Rizal and fake news “Fake news is not...
Sunshine Cruz was quick to denounce news she has died. Sunshine Cruz (Instagram / MANILA BULLETIN) She posted on Facebook, “Hindi po ito totoo! Buhay na buhay po ako.” The actress also urged followers to report the account of those responsible for the faux news, Rbb Savage, which identified...
WANTED A screen cap from the first scene of Sino si Toto Ong Creators for Change ambassador Lex uses his artistic platform to remind his viewers about the importance of fact-checking Technology, specifically the internet, has brought a lot of good things to our lives. It connects us with our loved...
