Silence is not neutrality: Why Manila must rally Asean against coercion
The defining challenge for Manila will be to persuade a hesitant Asean to view the South China Sea issue not as an isolated legal tussle for the Philippines, but as a common transnational imperative.
Defending the Filipino mind: Why the ‘Trinity of Trust’ must be at the center of our fight against disinformation
In the end, protecting the Filipino mind is about protecting our capacity to trust wisely.
FACT-CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte did not apologize to President Marcos Jr.
A fake quote card has gained traction on Facebook, falsely claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte had apologized to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and pleaded to be allowed to return home.
FACT-CHECK: Sara Duterte has not named Marcoleta as running mate
A YouTube video falsely claimed that Vice President Sara Duterte had publicly named Sen. Rodante Marcoleta as her running mate for the 2028 national elections.
FACT-CHECK: Universal Social Pension not yet a law
A Facebook post falsely claimed that the proposed Universal Social Pension Bill for senior citizens was signed into law in early 2026.
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FACT-CHECK: Marcos Jr., Sara Duterte not driven away from Traslacion 2026
A viral YouTube livestream by channel “BYAHE NI KOY TV” broadcast on Jan. 9 falsely claimed that Balanga Bishop Rufino Sescon drove away President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte during his homily for the Misa Mayor of this year’s celebration of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
FACT-CHECK: Cardinal Advincula did not receive ‘maleta’ of bribes from Romualdez
A Facebook reel maliciously accused Cardinal Jose Advincula of receiving bribes inside a “maleta” (briefcase) during a Mass, from former House speaker Martin Romualdez and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre.
FACT-CHECK: PNP-CIDG, not Marcos Jr., filed sedition raps vs lawmaker
A Facebook page named “Geryen TV Official,” along with several others, erroneously claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had a direct hand in filing sedition and rebellion cases against Cavite’s controversial fourth district representative, Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga.
FACT-CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte did not apologize to President Marcos Jr.
A fake quote card has gained traction on Facebook, falsely claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte had apologized to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and pleaded to be allowed to return home.
FACT-CHECK: Sara Duterte has not named Marcoleta as running mate
A YouTube video falsely claimed that Vice President Sara Duterte had publicly named Sen. Rodante Marcoleta as her running mate for the 2028 national elections.
FACT-CHECK: Universal Social Pension not yet a law
A Facebook post falsely claimed that the proposed Universal Social Pension Bill for senior citizens was signed into law in early 2026.
FACT-CHECK: Satirical post showing NBA players supporting Sara Duterte’s presidential bid gains traction
A satirical Facebook post falsely claiming that NBA players have thrown their support behind Sara Duterte’s 2028 presidential bid has generated significant online engagement, with some in the comments applauding the athletes for their supposed stance.
Reclaiming People Power: PressOnePH’s Fact-Checking of False EDSA narratives
Social media remains a battleground for narratives about history, with long-debunked conspiracy theories and misleading claims resurfacing again and again. Many narratives are aimed at changing public perception about the corruption and fall of the Marcos...
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Celebrating despite our doubts
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Defending the Filipino mind: Why the ‘Trinity of Trust’ must be at the center of our fight against disinformation
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Give up KIG? Read Marcoleta’s ‘full context’
Here is the “full context” that he says was “abbreviated” by critics. You be the judge.
Yes, Kalayaan is not entirely in the EEZ. But that’s not the point.
Muddling the issue doesn’t help Manila. It helps Beijing.
Pro-Duterte accounts mount smear campaign vs priest who criticized drug war
Weaponized noise aim to silence dissent
Rewriting Reality: The Information War That Defined 2025
Narratives seeded today will pay off in the future.
Give up KIG? Read Marcoleta’s ‘full context’
Here is the “full context” that he says was “abbreviated” by critics. You be the judge.
Yes, Kalayaan is not entirely in the EEZ. But that’s not the point.
Muddling the issue doesn’t help Manila. It helps Beijing.
U.S. visa bans on fact-checkers undermine press freedom – IFCN
IFCN rejects the attempt to portray fact-checking as a security threat and warns of rising global repression
Pro-Duterte accounts mount smear campaign vs priest who criticized drug war
Weaponized noise aim to silence dissent
Give up KIG? Read Marcoleta’s ‘full context’
Here is the “full context” that he says was “abbreviated” by critics. You be the judge.
Yes, Kalayaan is not entirely in the EEZ. But that’s not the point.
Muddling the issue doesn’t help Manila. It helps Beijing.
Pro-Duterte accounts mount smear campaign vs priest who criticized drug war
Weaponized noise aim to silence dissent
U.S. visa bans on fact-checkers undermine press freedom – IFCN
IFCN rejects the attempt to portray fact-checking as a security threat and warns of rising global repression
Varsitarian’s annual ‘Inkblots’ to tackle campus press’ role in demanding public accountability
THE VARSITARIAN, the 97-year-old official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas, will hold the 27th Inkblots, its annual fellowship for campus journalists and journalism practitioners, on Jan. 13 and 14, 2026.
JSAP National Conference 2025 to examine journalism’s role in advancing SDGs
The Journalism Studies Association of the Philippines (JSAP) will hold its 2025 National Conference on Dec. 9 at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ Bulwagang Balagtas, focusing on how journalism can strengthen public accountability and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
FACT-CHECK: Marcos Jr., Sara Duterte not driven away from Traslacion 2026
A viral YouTube livestream by channel “BYAHE NI KOY TV” broadcast on Jan. 9 falsely claimed that Balanga Bishop Rufino Sescon drove away President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte during his homily for the Misa Mayor of this year’s celebration of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
FACT-CHECK: Cardinal Advincula did not receive ‘maleta’ of bribes from Romualdez
A Facebook reel maliciously accused Cardinal Jose Advincula of receiving bribes inside a “maleta” (briefcase) during a Mass, from former House speaker Martin Romualdez and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre.
FACT-CHECK: PNP-CIDG, not Marcos Jr., filed sedition raps vs lawmaker
A Facebook page named “Geryen TV Official,” along with several others, erroneously claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had a direct hand in filing sedition and rebellion cases against Cavite’s controversial fourth district representative, Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga.