FACT CHECK: No nationwide curfew due to flu-like cases
The health department has debunked rumors of a planned lockdown; it also noted a decrease in cases of flu-like illness in the first two weeks of October

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/nationwide-curfew-rising-flu-like-cases/

https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/martin-romualdez-us-property-transfer-corporation-ties/

𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 - A post on twitter x by thea tan indicates this is the Normal way of Doing business in the United States and there is nothing anomalous about the activity. The article should not stand out as Click-bait sensationalism... It does not do Rappler's reputain any good... check x.com/imtheatan/status/1980916391160279519?t=4Uk2VUcdoch05zkEvQmUjw&s=09

Is there anything inaccurate in the article? @DireWolf

Hi! I'm the writer of this investigative report. It's weird that they accuse this of being clickbait because everything's laid out in the story, including the nuances of the transaction. Yes, the transaction may be deemed legal under US law, but what's important here is context. You cannot discount that this happened at the height of allegations against Romualdez regarding the budget and gov't infrastructure.

Just an added POV, the detained Apollo Quiboloy also transferred a $1.76- million property his church owns to a corporation whose director also has ties to him, just months after he was temporarily detained in Hawaii. The transfer was done for $101. There's a pattern, yes? You can read the other story here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/apollo-quiboloy-more-united-states-properties-hawaii-las-vegas/

FACT CHECK: Marcos not forced out of Malacañang
Marcos remains Philippine president and is not set to be replaced by Vice President Sara Duterte, contrary to the claim

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/ferdinand-marcos-jr-not-forced-out-malacanang/

I encountered a similar reply at the Rappler YouTube Channel from Laser593. They justified it as a standard business practice as a diversion from the political context in which the action was taken. Here is my screenshot of such a reply.

FACT CHECK: Vehicles over 5 years old not banned – LTO
The Land Transportation Office debunked the false claim in a Facebook post, while the links attached to the fake posts lead to unrelated shopping sites

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/5-year-old-vehicles-not-banned-october-2025/

FACT CHECK: Video of Vice Ganda promoting weight loss supplement is fake
Vice Ganda denied endorsing the product featured in the AI-generated video. The original video from 2024 was about Super Typhoon Carina, not the weight loss supplement.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/vice-ganda-promoting-weight-loss-supplement/

[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/