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NO ROOM FOR FAKE NEWS β 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: CHED online scholarship application is fake
Claim: The Commission on Higher Education is offering up to P120,000 scholarships to incoming college students, through online application. Rating: FALSE
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/ched-online-scholarship-application-fake/
How do you feel about the fake scholarship announcement related to CHED?
π - I feel angry that people are spreading misinformation!
π - I'm confused about what to trust in scholarship information.
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- I'm relieved that it's been fact-checked and we can avoid scams.
FACT CHECK: Duterteβs monument photo is AI-generated
AI analysis confirms the Duterte monument photo is fake, referencing the former presidentβs joke about his statue beside Jose Rizal amid possible ICC charges
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-monument-photo-ai-generated/
What do you think about the claim regarding Duterte's monument?
π€ - I find it interesting but unbelievable.
π - It's a funny joke and not meant to be taken seriously!
π - I'm frustrated that misinformation spreads like this.
FACT CHECK: Duterte not released from ICC detention
The video features the arrival of Korean actor Lee Min-ho in the Philippines, not former president Rodrigo Duterte
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-not-released-icc-detention/
What are your thoughts on the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media platforms like Facebook?
FACT CHECK: Image of Jackie Chan sculpting Duterte statue is AI-generated
While the original post clearly indicates the image is AI-generated, it has been reposted by social media users without the AI tag, misleading others
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/image-jackie-chan-sculpture-rodrigo-duterte-statue-ai-generated/
FACT CHECK: Image of Jackie Chan sculpting Duterte statue is AI-generated While the original post clearly indicates the image is AI-generated, it has been reposted by social media users without the AI tag, misleading others Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/image-jackie-chan-sculpture-rodrigo-duterte-statue-ai-generated/
What are your thoughts on the impact of AI-generated content on our understanding of current events and public figures?
FACT CHECK: No program by Elon Musk to create β50 million Duterte clonesβ
The post came from a satire account, but has been mistaken by some Filipinos as true β despite no scientific evidence that human cloning has been successfully done
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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-program-elon-musk-create-50-million-rodrigo-duterte-clones/
FACT CHECK: No program by Elon Musk to create β50 million Duterte clonesβ The post came from a satire account, but has been mistaken by some Filipinos as true β despite no scientific evidence that human cloning has been successfully done Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-program-elon-musk-create-50-million-rodrigo-duterte-clones/
What are your thoughts on the impact of satire in social media and its ability to influence public perception of news?
FACT CHECK: PGH, Charo Santos not promoting lutein gummies to cure eye problems
The video of Santos seemingly endorsing the product was edited, and the original video features her talking about a different topic
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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/pgh-charo-santos-not-promote-lutein-gummies-cure-eye-problems/
In Case You Missed It: Did you know that former senator Antonio 'Sonny' Trillanes IV was falsely claimed to be a co-author of a Senate bill that extended the validity of driver's licenses to 10 years? In reality, the bill was authored by other prominent senators and Trillanes was not involved in this legislation.
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/antonio-trillanes-did-not-author-driver-license-10-year-validity-pnp-afp-benefits/
FACT CHECK: No P5,000 cash aid from Malasakit Centers
Senator Bong Go debunks the post circulating online, adding that Malasakit Centers do not distribute cash aid as their mandate is to reduce patients' hospital bills
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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-cash-aid-malasakit-centers/
FACT CHECK: Photo of βArab goldβ Duterte statue is AI-generated
Believing the image is real, some Filipinos commented that foreigners seemed to value the former president more than his own countrymen did
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-arab-gold-statue-ai-generated/
What are your thoughts on the claims about the gold statue of Duterte?
π€ - I believe there might be some truth to it! π€
π - It's clearly a joke or a hoax! π
π€·ββοΈ - I don't really care either way. π€·ββοΈ
In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the viral image claiming to be a statue of former president Rodrigo Duterte was found to be 99% likely AI-generated? While some believed it was a genuine artwork made in the Netherlands, advanced AI detection tools showed otherwise!
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-coca-cola-statue-netherlands-ai-generated/
FACT CHECK: Party-list group Kabataan not a petitioner vs Duterte Youth registration
The four petitioners of the 2019 case, which sought to void Duterte Youthβs registration, are individuals Reeya Beatrice Magtalas, Abigail Aleli Tan, Raainah Punzalan, and Aunell Ross Angcos
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/party-list-group-kabataan-not-petitioner-vs-duterte-youth-registration/
What are your thoughts on the roles that political party-list groups play in shaping youth representation in governance?
FACT CHECK: Duterte sand sculpture image is AI-generated
While some users pointed out that the image was likely AI-generated, others praised the children in the photo for creating the supposed sculpture honoring the former president
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-sand-sculpture-image-ai-generated/
How do you think the rise of AI-generated content on social media affects our perception of reality and truth?
In Case You Missed It: Did you know that a viral photo claiming to show a colossal fishnet statue of former president Rodrigo Duterte was actually AI-generated with a 99% likelihood? Despite the misleading claim garnering thousands of reactions on social media, fact-checkers have debunked it as false!
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/photo-rodrigo-duterte-fishnet-statue-ai-generated/
In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has not yet appointed lawyers Kristina Conti and Joel Butuyan as representatives for victims in the Philippine drug war case? Their appointment is still pending while victims are in the process of registering to address the court!
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/icc-not-yet-appointed-legal-representatives-drug-war-victims/
FACT CHECK: Duterteβs ICC case is ongoing, no ruling on release
The misleading post misrepresents a 2023 ICC ruling to falsely claim that judges are set to grant Duterteβs release
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-icc-case-ongoing-no-ruling-release/
What are your thoughts on the role of social media in spreading information, especially regarding legal and political matters?
Is this for real? Americans are on the streets. Is this People Power Revolution to stop autocratic regime; Filipinization of Americans?π―
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FACT CHECK: Image of bullet train in Bicol is AI-generated, no Albay trip yet
Although most of the comments in the original post mirror awareness that the bullet train has not yet been launched in Bicol and that the AI-generated photo was just used to depict what it would look like in the future, some still mistakenly think that the photo is real
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/image-bullet-train-bicol-ai-generated-no-albay-trip-may-26-2025/
FACT CHECK: Image of bullet train in Bicol is AI-generated, no Albay trip yet Although most of the comments in the original post mirror awareness that the bullet train has not yet been launched in Bicol and that the AI-generated photo was just used to depict what it would look like in the future, some still mistakenly think that the photo is real Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/image-bullet-train-bicol-ai-generated-no-albay-trip-may-26-2025/
What are your thoughts on the recent article about the rumored bullet train in Bicol?
π - Disappointed - I hoped for progress!
π - Concerned - Safety should be prioritized.
π - Skeptical - I doubt it will happen anytime soon.
FACT CHECK: Contrary to claim, Makabayan bloc not communist recruiters
The post did not cite any proof supporting the allegation. According to the Party-List System Act, the Comelec cannot allow the registration of a party-list group that advocates for 'violence or unlawful means to seek its goal.'
Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/makabayan-takes-seats-congress-not-communist-recruiters/
FACT CHECK: Contrary to claim, Makabayan bloc not communist recruiters The post did not cite any proof supporting the allegation. According to the Party-List System Act, the Comelec cannot allow the registration of a party-list group that advocates for 'violence or unlawful means to seek its goal.' Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/makabayan-takes-seats-congress-not-communist-recruiters/
How do you feel about the spread of misinformation regarding the Makabayan bloc?
π€ - Confused
π‘ - Angry
π - Indifferent