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NO ROOM FOR FAKE NEWS ❌ Aspirants began filing their certificates of candidacy for the 2025 elections on Tuesday, October 1. For the 2025 polls, the Commission on Elections has set guidelines aimed at curbing the misuse of social media and artificial intelligence, as well as the spread of disinformation. How effective could the implementation of these measures be? Join the discussion tonight at 6 pm! @here
FACT CHECK: No Noli De Castro statement of support for Duterte after ICC arrest
In a March 2025 post, the broadcast journalist debunks statements falsely attributed to him expressing support for Duterte and his war on drugs
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-noli-de-castro-statement-support-rodrigo-duterte-vs-icc-arrest/
What are your thoughts on the impact of social media in shaping public opinion, especially in cases involving prominent figures and controversial events?
FACT CHECK: K to 12 program not abolished
There are no official announcements about the removal of Grades 11 and 12 for school year 2025 to 2026, contrary to the claim
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/k-12-program-not-abolished/
What are your thoughts on the future of the K to 12 program and its potential changes in education?
FACT CHECK: Marcoleta not behind West Philippine Sea label on Google Maps
In a statement sent to Rappler, Google said the West Philippine Sea has always been labeled on Google Maps, but changes were made to make the label easier to see at additional zoom levels
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodante-marcoleta-not-behind-west-philippine-sea-label-google-maps/
FACT CHECK: No Trump promise to free Duterte from ICC custody
The Facebook post appears to be satirical in nature, but some social media users interpreted the false claim as fact
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-donald-trump-promise-free-duterte-icc-custody/
FACT CHECK: ICC has no jurisdiction over Marcoses’ ill-gotten wealth
The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over four main crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crime of aggression
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/icc-no-jurisdiction-over-marcos-family-ill-gotten-wealth/
FACT CHECK: ICC has no jurisdiction over Marcoses’ ill-gotten wealth The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over four main crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crime of aggression Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/icc-no-jurisdiction-over-marcos-family-ill-gotten-wealth/
What are your thoughts on the balance between political accountability and legal jurisdiction in addressing historical issues of corruption, such as those involving the Marcos family?
[The Slingshot] Pope predictions are a fool’s errand
The real reason that fuels all chatter of predicting who will be the next pope is beyond the excitement of who will come out on the loggia: it is a multimillion dollar business
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/the-slingshot-pope-predictions-fool-errand/
[The Slingshot] Pope predictions are a fool’s errand The real reason that fuels all chatter of predicting who will be the next pope is beyond the excitement of who will come out on the loggia: it is a multimillion dollar business Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/the-slingshot-pope-predictions-fool-errand/
How do you feel about the phenomenon of gambling on papal conclaves?
🤔 - It's an intriguing aspect of culture!
💰 - It's concerning that it's become a business.
❌ - Gambling on such matters is completely inappropriate.
In Case You Missed It: Did you know that a Facebook page with over 26,000 followers falsely claimed that CHED's UniFAST is accepting scholarship applications, leading to a surge of eager comments from hopeful students?
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/post-links-ched-unifast-scholarship-application-fake/
FACT CHECK: No reports of ‘thousands’ of US military equipment arriving in PH
Most of the clips used in the video were repurposed footage from previous US military activities outside the Philippines
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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-reports-thousands-us-military-equipment-arrives-philippines/
FACT CHECK: No reports of ‘thousands’ of US military equipment arriving in PH Most of the clips used in the video were repurposed footage from previous US military activities outside the Philippines Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-reports-thousands-us-military-equipment-arrives-philippines/
How do you feel about the misinformation regarding US military equipment in Subic Bay?
😠 - Frustrated about the spread of false information
🤔 - Unsure about the accuracy of news sources
😌 - Relieved to see fact-checking in action
FACT CHECK: Ad for Ramon Ang’s ‘investment plan’ is fake
Ang has repeatedly cautioned the public against online ads using his name to promote illegal investment activities
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/san-miguel-ceo-ramon-ang-investment-plan-advertisement-fake/
FACT CHECK: Ad for Ramon Ang’s ‘investment plan’ is fake Ang has repeatedly cautioned the public against online ads using his name to promote illegal investment activities Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/san-miguel-ceo-ramon-ang-investment-plan-advertisement-fake/
What strategies do you think are most effective in identifying and avoiding investment scams like the one associated with Ramon Ang's alleged project?