A viral poverty ranking sparked debate. Here’s why Zamboanga Sibugay officials say the claim is false and what the PSA data reportedly shows.
Category: Fact-Check
Did Jamie Oliver Actually Sue McDonaldโs Over โPink Slimeโ? The Truth Behind the Viral Rumor
Viral social media posts claiming celebrity chef Jamie Oliver won a lawsuit against McDonaldโs by proving the chainโs food is โhighly toxicโ are unproven. The claims recycle a years-old controversy surrounding a 2011 episode of his TV show without any evidence of a real court battle.
Fact Check: Did Sara Duterte Say Filipinos are โAngryโ over Rodrigo Duterteโs ICC Detention?
Vice President Sara Duterte says Filipinos are angry over the ICC detention of her father, Rodrigo Duterte. But calling it โkidnappingโ is disputed.
FACT CHECK: Did Justice Carpio ‘give away’ PH territory?
In a viral statement made on February 14, 2026, Senator Rodante Marcoleta claimed that retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio had committed “treason” […]
Fact Check: Marcoleta Wrong On West Philippine Sea, EEZ Coordinates
Senator Rodante Marcoleta said there are no clear coordinates defining the West Philippine Sea (WPS) or the Philippinesโ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), suggesting the country […]
Fact Check: Was A Filipino Killed Fighting For Russia In Ukraine?
Ukraineโs Military Intelligence (HUR) said that a Filipino national fighting with Russian forces was killed in the Donetsk region near Novoselivka, serving in a Russian […]
FACT CHECK: โEarth Will Lose Gravity For 7 Seconds On August 12, 2026โ
A viral social media post has been circulating, claiming that on August 12, 2026, Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds, and that NASA is […]
US Military Alert Toward Iran: What We Know And What Remains Unverified
MANILA, Philippines โ Recent reports suggest that the United States has informed Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE that a potential military action against […]
Fact Check: Mar Roxas Did Not Make Viral Anti-Duterte Statement
A Facebook post by a Western Samar-based vlogger claims that former senator Mar Roxas criticized former president Rodrigo Duterte, allegedly saying Duterteโs leadership was abusive, […]
Fact Check: Would Europe Be โSpeaking Germanโ Without The US In World War II?
At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump told European leaders that if the United States hadnโt played […]
FACT CHECK: Does The ICC Detain Duterte Without Enough Witnesses?
A viral claim suggests the ICC has no witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterteโand that it jails suspects even while still investigating. Rating: MISLEADING Whatโs […]
FACT CHECK: Has Finland Successfully Transmitted Electricity Through Air Using Sound Waves And Lasers?
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 […]