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A social media post says that a “newly released survey” by Trade Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque shows that ₱1,000 is enough to support a family for one week. Rating: ❌ FALSE The claim Posts circulating on Facebook and messaging apps allege that DTI Secretary Cristina Roque released a survey supposedly provingContinue Reading
LAMITAN CITY, Philippines – The local government of Lamitan has set aside a hefty ₱55,000 in Yuletide bonuses for each of its more than 500 employees — a move described as unusual across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). BARMM officials and members of the 80-seat regional parliamentContinue Reading
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its probe into whether coronavirus vaccines may be linked to deaths among adults, following internal claims that at least 10 children “died after and because of” receiving COVID-19 shots — a statement that has drawn sharp criticism from public health experts.Continue Reading
The latest Labor Force Survey (LFS) from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) shows a sharp rise in unemployment: 2.54 million Filipinos had no jobs or livelihoods in October 2025, pushing the unemployment rate to 5%. This is not only higher than September’s 3.8% but also worse than the 1.97 millionContinue Reading
Major tech brands in the Philippines are slashing prices as the much-anticipated 12.12 sale kicks off, offering holiday shoppers a wide range of deals—from vlogging cameras and drones to Apple products, smartphones, and laptops. Published ahead of the sale rush, a curated list from PhilSTAR L!fe highlights some of theContinue Reading
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent directive for Congress to fast-track four reformist measures—among them the long-delayed anti-political dynasty bill—marks one of the most striking pivots of his administration. The move signals a calculated shift rather than a change of heart for a leader whose political base is intertwined with familyContinue Reading
A video circulating online shows Bangsamoro Health Minister Dr. Kadil M. Sinolinding, Jr. endorsing a specific medicine or health supplement. Our rating: FAKE What the Claim Is The circulating video features an image or footage of Dr. Sinolinding, Jr., with an audio voice-over promoting and endorsing a specific drug orContinue Reading
