Fact-Check
FACT CHECK: Lacson did not demand Marcos’ resignation
A viral post on social media purporting to show an incoming senator, Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, has called for the resignation...
What is cervical cancer, the fourth most common in women?
Cervical cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers affecting women worldwide, particularly in developing countries where access to prevention and...
Did the national government “leave” BARMM because it now has autonomy under RA 12317?
The answer is no. The BARMM enjoys independence, but it cannot be considered apart from the state of the Philippines....
FACT CHECK: Public exchange between Angel Locsin and Senator Camille Villar over statements about loyalty and betrayal is false
FALSE. A viral “statement card” circulating on Facebook claims that Angel Locsin responded to Senator Camille Villar with remarks criticizing...
FACT CHECK: Claims that former Bukidnon representative Joe Zubiri voted against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are false
FALSE. Viral Facebook posts claim that former Bukidnon representative Jose Maria “Joe” Zubiri Jr. voted against the impeachment of Vice...
FACT CHECK: Senator Migz Zubiri is NOT declared “persona non grata” in Mindanao
FALSE. Senator Migz Zubiri was declared “persona non grata” in Mindanao after allegedly withdrawing support from Vice President Sara Duterte...
FACT CHECK: Claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte died in ICC detention are false
FALSE. Facebook posts claim that former president Rodrigo Duterte died on May 17, 2026, while under detention at the International...
FACT CHECK: Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan was NOT suspended or removed from the Senate after a confrontation with Senator Robin Padilla
FALSE. A viral YouTube video claimed that Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan was suspended and removed from the Senate following a...
FACT CHECK: Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III was NOT suspended or arrested
FALSE. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III was suspended or arrested, and that there was an attempt to remove Speaker...
FACT CHECK: The World Bank DID NOT testify in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
FALSE. A viral YouTube video claims that the World Bank participated in, testified at, or submitted evidence during impeachment proceedings...