[DECODED] Clickbait pages capitalize on Alex Eala’s fame for commercial info ops
A coordinated network of dubious Facebook pages are churning out sensational and fake content about the Filipina tennis star, turning clicks into profit

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https://www.rappler.com/technology/decoded-clickbait-pages-capitalize-alex-eala-fame-commercial-info-ops/

FACT CHECK: Kiko Barzaga not arrested for colluding with VP Sara
The Cavite lawmaker faces ethics complaints, not criminal charges, and has not been arrested, contrary to the claim

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/kiko-barzaga-not-arrested-collusion-sara-duterte/

FACT CHECK: AFP, PNP did not withdraw support for Marcos
AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. says there were calls for the military to withdraw its support for the President, but denies claims that the military was planning a coup to oust Marcos

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/military-police-not-withdraw-support-ferdinand-marcos-jr-october-2025/

FACT CHECK: No P100,000 yearly payout for all senior citizens
The supposed registration links provided in the post are fake. Currently, only senior citizens aged 100 are entitled to receive P100,000 from the government under Republic Act No. 11982.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-yearly-payout-all-senior-citizens-october-2025/

FACT CHECK: Marcos not threatening to cut military pensions – AFP
The AFP says it is reviewing the military pension system and possible sanctions for retirees allegedly spreading disinformation, but clarifies that claims about the removal of retirement benefits are ‘baseless’

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/ferdinand-marcos-jr-not-threatening-cut-military-pensions-october-2025/

FACT CHECK: Viral video of Kanlaon Volcano eruption is AI-generated
The video does not show the October 24 eruption at Kanlaon Volcano. The post, which had no disclaimer that it was AI-generated, spread worry among several Facebook users.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/viral-kanlaon-volcano-eruption-ai-generated/

FACT CHECK: No results yet for manual recount of 2025 election votes
PDP Laban's petition for a manual recount is still pending before the Supreme Court, so the Comelec has not yet conducted nor released any results

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-results-yet-manual-recount-2025-elections/

FACT CHECK: Registration links for DSWD free housing program are fake
The Department of Social Welfare and Development debunked claims of free housing for all, warning the public about fake posts intended to mislead people and potentially steal their personal data

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/registration-links-free-housing-fake/

FACT CHECK: No recent eruption at Mayon Volcano, video uses 2018 photos
No eruption has been recorded over the past month at Mayon Volcano, according to data from Phivolcs

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-recent-eruption-mayon-volcano-video-2018-photos/

FACT CHECK: No proof of Romualdez ‘using’ Atayde to cover up flood control scandal
The Discayas implicated both Atayde and Romualdez in the flood control scandal, naming them as among the politicians who allegedly demanded bribes related to flood control projects

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-proof-martin-romualdez-arjo-atayde-flood-control-cover-up/

[Tech Thoughts] Tagalog vs Bisaya memes: Not as harmless as they seem?
Memes may seem harmless, but the 'Tagalog vs. Bisaya' trend on social media risks deepening regional divides and shaping political narratives, warranting closer scrutiny beyond the laughs

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https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/tech-thoughts-tagalog-vs-bisaya-facebook-memes-narratives/

FACT CHECK: Links listing side effects of COVID-19 vaccines lead to phishing, shopping sites
All the posts use a video patterned after a newscast. A female anchor highlights various illnesses like cancer, heart problems, and vision loss as side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/links-listing-side-effects-covid-19-vaccine-phishing-shopping-sites/

FACT CHECK: Registration links for solo parent benefits in Makati City are fake
The viral posts link to an unofficial blog site flagged as suspicious by a phishing link checker, while the Makati City Government currently uses its ProudMakatizen Portal to distribute benefits

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/registration-links-solo-parent-benefits-makati-city-fake-november-2025/

FACT CHECK: News report promoting cure for bone, joint pain is AI-generated
The video claims to be an ‘Ulat Bayan’ news report from PTV, but AI detection tool Hive Moderation says it is 89.5% likely to be AI-generated

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/news-report-promoting-bone-joint-pain-cure-ai-generated-november-2025/

A key theme of the OYW 2025 Summit is Anti-Hate and Responsible Speech and a majority of the keynote speakers talked about empathy and its increasing scarcity. In my work at Sigla Research Center, we investigate the driving forces behind polarization within our communities. It often stems from the idea of a perceived “others” whose values and beliefs clash with ours and which is usually painted as irreconcilable and uncompromising. However, Princess Sophie-Alexandra of Bavaria encapsulated an important pathway for bridging gaps with the following quote: “You attract bees with honey and not vinegar”. The process of depolarization means building relationships on seemingly weak but shared demands where imperfect allyship can emerge.

FACT CHECK: Ad promoting ‘Bee Venom PH’ as St. Luke’s product is AI-generated
St. Luke's Medical Center debunks claims that it manufactures or endorses Bee Venom products. It warns that the product's unregulated nature poses serious health risks to the public.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/advertisement-bee-venom-st-lukes-product-artificial-intelligence-generated/

FACT CHECK: Post about yearly cash, monthly rice aid for students is fake
No government program provides yearly cash or monthly rice aid to students, and the Facebook registration links are fake

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/student-yearly-cash-monthly-rice-aid-fake/

FACT CHECK: No ‘crimes against humanity’ charges filed vs Marcos, others over flood control scandal
While billions in alleged kickbacks are under investigation, no official faces charges for crimes against humanity, a specific term under international law

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-crimes-against-humanity-charges-vs-ferdinand-marcos-jr-officials-flood-control-scandal/

FACT CHECK: News report on student cash incentives with 5kg rice is AI-generated
A Facebook reel urging parents to register their kids through a link to receive cash incentives of P3,500 for elementary school students and P7,500 for high school students with 5kg rice is fake and AI-generated

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/news-report-student-cash-rice-incentives-ai-generated/

FACT CHECK: Marcos signs universal social pension for all senior citizens into law
The proposed P1,500 monthly universal social pension for all senior citizens under Senate Bill No. 215 has not yet been passed into law

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/ferdinand-marcos-jr-not-sign-universal-social-pension-law-november-2025/

FACT CHECK: Duterte not recognized as PH representative at 47th ASEAN Summit
Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s brief appearance on screen at the 47th ASEAN summit was part of a video display for past chair countries

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-not-philippines-representative-47th-asean-summit/

FACT CHECK: K to 12 program not abolished for school year 2026-2027
The K to 12 program is still in effect under RA 10533, while the MATATAG Curriculum is still in its phased implementation

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/k-12-program-not-abolished-school-year-2026-2027/

FACT CHECK: Viral photo of elderly couple stranded amid flood is from Mexico, not PH
The photo shows Hilario Reynosa and Elodia Reyes embracing each other as they wait for rescue during massive flooding in Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico, in October 2025

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/viral-photo-elderly-couple-stranded-mexico-flood-not-philippines/

FACT CHECK: No reports of Alex Eala donating P500 million for disaster survivors
The false claim resurfaced following the devastation of Typhoon Tino, which unleashed torrential rain and strong winds, particularly impacting Cebu

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/alex-eala-donates-500-million-disaster-survivors-northern-cebu/

FACT CHECK: Photo of severe floods, bare hillsides in Cebu due to Typhoon Tino is AI-generated
While Typhoon Tino did cause massive flooding in Cebu, the image circulating online is AI-generated and bears Google Gemini's AI watermark

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/photo-flooded-bare-hillsides-cebu-ai-generated/

FACT CHECK: Viral video of Cebu road damaged by Typhoon Tino is AI-generated
While Typhoon Tino had a devastating impact in Cebu, the AI-generated video does not show real footage of the typhoon’s aftermath

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/video-cebu-road-damage-typhoon-tino-ai-generated/

FACT CHECK: Video showing severe floods in Davao City is AI-generated
The AI-generated clip circulated online after Typhoon Tino swept through the Visayas and parts of Mindanao; contrary to the claim, Davao City was not inundated by severe floods in the aftermath of the typhoon

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/video-severe-floods-davao-city-ai-generated-november-2025/

FACT CHECK: Sierra Madre has minimal effect in weakening storms, experts clarify
Experts say the Sierra Madre can slightly weaken the force of winds brought by a typhoon, but it does not provide complete protection and may enhance rainfall in other parts of Luzon

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/sierra-madre-minimal-effect-weakening-storms/

FACT CHECK: Videos of Zaldy Co in Paris are AI-generated
AI detection tools flagged the viral videos as 98% to 99% likely to be AI-generated or deepfakes

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/zaldy-co-paris-videos-ai-generated/

FACT CHECK: 2023 ICC ruling misrepresented as dismissal of Duterte’s drug war case
The 2023 ICC ruling actually junked the Philippine government's appeal to stop the drug war probe — essentially allowing the investigation to continue

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/2023-icc-ruling-misrepresented-dismissal-rodrigo-duterte-drug-war-case/