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ONE MORE CHANCE? ๐Ÿค” From October 1 to 8, both new aspirants and incumbent officials will file their certificates of candidacy for the 2025 polls. How can we tell whether our current local leaders are worthy of another opportunity in office? Join the discussion with @Robert Robles, GoodGov PH director of external affairs, tonight at 6 pm! @here

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Percy
Nov 28 04:08 AM
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Shadow
Dec 01 10:33 AM

Hello and good evening, can anyone confirm this user's info to be true regarding the current OVP?

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Koila Murray has joined the channel.Dec 01 02:14 PM
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Rappler News
Dec 01 07:00 PM

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the Supreme Court does not file charges against individuals but hears cases brought to them, and sitting presidents like Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enjoy immunity from civil or criminal suits while in office?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/supreme-court-did-not-file-charges-vs-marcos/

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Fr Roquelm Abcede
Dec 02 04:27 AM
04:27 AM

Paki fact check nga po nito. Please. Thank you.

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Rappler News
Dec 02 12:00 PM

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that a misleading YouTube video claiming that Putin declared war on the US has attracted over 76,000 views? Despite the sensational claims, credible sources reveal that Russia has not officially declared war on the United States, and the narrative stems from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/russia-did-not-declare-war-united-states/

RN
Rappler News
Dec 02 02:00 PM

FACT CHECK: AI-manipulated news report used to promote hypertension โ€˜cureโ€™
Deepfake detection tool Sensity confirmed with 98% confidence that the video was altered using face-swapping technology

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/willie-ong-hypertension-cure-ai-manipulated-december-2024/

RN
Rappler News
Dec 02 06:00 PM

FACT CHECK: No P45,000 gift card giveaway from SM Markets
The link included in the posts leads to a payment portal. SM Markets has also warned the public that the posts are fake.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-45000-pesos-gift-card-giveaway-sm-markets/

06:00 PM
Rappler News

FACT CHECK: No P45,000 gift card giveaway from SM Markets The link included in the posts leads to a payment portal. SM Markets has also warned the public that the posts are fake. Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-45000-pesos-gift-card-giveaway-sm-markets/

What are your thoughts on online promotions that claim to offer free gifts or gift cards? How do you usually verify if they are legitimate or not?

RN
Rappler News
Dec 02 07:00 PM

View from Manila: The AFP declares war on... trolls
Pro-Duterte posts invade the military's Facebook page

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/view-manila-armed-forces-declares-war-trolls/

RN
Rappler News
Dec 02 08:00 PM

FACT CHECK: No new Nicki Minaj-Cardi B song, promo image is AI-generated
Results from image detection tools show that the poster was highly likely generated by AI. The two rappers have also not announced any collaboration.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-new-nicki-minaj-cardi-b-song-promo-image-ai-generated/

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Rappler News
Dec 03 07:00 PM

FACT CHECK: No INC statement backing VP Sara Duterteโ€™s outburst vs Marcos
The religious group, which endorsed the Marcos-Duterte tandem in the 2022 elections, has not issued a statement on the ongoing political rift between the country's top officials

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-iglesia-ni-cristo-statement-back-vice-president-sara-duterte-outburst-vs-president-ferdinand-marcos-jr/

07:00 PM

What do you think about the article on INC's alleged support for VP Sara Duterte?

๐Ÿค” - Confusing and misleading
๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ - Not credible at all
๐Ÿ‘ - Glad it was fact-checked

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Gemma Mendoza
Dec 03 11:44 PM

will have this checked. Thanks!

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Ailla Dela Cruz
Dec 04 12:40 AM

Hello, Fr. Roquelm. Na-fact check na po natin ito last December 1. The clip was originally from the Dubai Run, and pinatungan lang ng chant.

Here po:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/duterte-chants-fabricated-video-fitness-event-dubai/

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Rappler News
Dec 04 03:00 PM

FACT CHECK: Videos show 2023 jeepney phaseout protests, not pro-Duterte rally
Rappler has already debunked posts misrepresenting public gatherings as pro-Duterte rallies

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/videos-show-2023-jeepney-phaseout-protests-not-pro-duterte-rally/

03:00 PM

How do you feel about the misinformation surrounding the protests in support of Vice President Sara Duterte?

๐Ÿค” - Confused by the misinformation
๐Ÿ˜ก - Angry about the spread of false information
๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ - Indifferent, it's not a big deal

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Rappler News
Dec 04 05:00 PM

FACT CHECK: Filipino doctorโ€™s ad endorsing ear drops is AI-manipulated
Dr. Kilimanguru tells Rappler that he is not endorsing AudiCure, a product that claims to treat ear problems and restore hearing clarity

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/kilimanguru-ad-endorsing-ear-relief-drops-ai-manipulated/

05:00 PM

How do you feel about Dr. Kilimanguru's alleged endorsement of AudiCure ear drops being proven false?

๐Ÿ˜ก - Angry that misinformation is spreading
๐Ÿค” - Confused about what's real
๐Ÿ˜ฎ - Surprised by the fact-check results

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Rappler News
Dec 04 08:00 PM

FACT CHECK: DSWD โ€˜Christmas bonusโ€™ post, registration form are fake
The DSWD has repeatedly warned the public against interacting with unofficial social media pages to avoid falling victim to scams

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/dswd-christmas-bonus-post-registration-form-fake/

08:00 PM

How do you feel about the recent DSWD Christmas bonus announcement being a scam?

๐Ÿ˜ก - Angry - I can't believe people fall for these scams!
๐Ÿ˜จ - Concerned - I'm worried about the security of people's information.
๐Ÿ˜ - Indifferent - Scams like this happen all the time.

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Shan Gumapac has joined the channel.Dec 05 04:38 AM
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Rappler News
Dec 05 02:00 PM

FACT CHECK: No P5,000 increase in SSS pensions
The Social Security System has not confirmed any supposed pension hike. Image detection tools show that the photos used in the misleading video were likely AI-generated.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-5000-increase-sss-pensions-december-5-2024/

02:00 PM

What are your thoughts on the role of social media in spreading information about government programs like pensions?

RN
Rappler News
Dec 05 05:00 PM

FACT CHECK: Castro not expelled from House of Representatives
The video merely cites Senator Robinhood Padilla's call for ACT Teachers Representative France Castro to be removed as a member of the lower House

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/france-castro-not-expelled-house-of-representatives/

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MJ Catequista
Dec 06 10:26 AM

Hi @here! We're holding a community chat discussing what we need to know about HIV and AIDS in the Philippines. Tara, join kayo sa usapan! Just head over to the health-and-wellness ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝ channel! Kitakits ๐Ÿซ€

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Rappler News
Dec 06 06:00 PM

FACT CHECK: Post falsely claims PNR trip from Calamba to Lucena takes only one hour
Traveling between Calamba, Laguna and Lucena, Quezon via the Philippine National Railways takes over two hours

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/travel-time-calamba-laguna-lucena-quezon-pnr-not-one-hour/

RN
Rappler News
Dec 06 07:00 PM

FACT CHECK: Impeachment bid vs VP Sara Duterte remains active
Philippine law outlines the detailed process for impeachment proceedings, making it unlikely for the complaint to be junked within 24 hours

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/impeachment-bid-vs-vice-president-sara-duterte-remains-active/