A viral claim suggests the ICC has no witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterte—and that it jails suspects even while still investigating. Rating: MISLEADING What’s the issue? Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte have circulated claims suggesting that the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not have enough witnesses against himContinue Reading

A social media post circulating online says Veronica “Kitty” Duterte is the “next Miriam Defensor Santiago,” invoking the late senator’s legacy of brilliance, courage, and moral authority in Philippine politics. The short answer: The comparison is deeply misleading. Kitty Duterte has neither the public record, intellectual body of work, norContinue Reading

A post circulating online claims that scientists in Finland have successfully transmitted electricity through air using ultrasonic sound waves and laser beams, positioning the country at the forefront of a wireless energy revolution. Rating: MISLEADING What’s being claimed A circulating post claims that researchers from the University of Helsinki andContinue Reading