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
FACT-CHECK: The Philippines was not bombed by China due to tensions in the West Philippine Sea
A YouTube channel made the false claim that the Philippines was bombed by China due to tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
FACT-CHECK: Actress’ photo used in false comparison of Filipina life before, during colonialism
The photo in question is that of the actress Ayen Munji-Laurel, who portrayed the role of ‘Hara Lingayan’ in the primetime historical fiction ‘Amaya’ that aired from 2011 to 2012 on the GMA Network.
PressOne.PH launches advocacy campaign to test effects of fake news on children
PressOne.PH has launched an advocacy campaign to raise awareness about the adverse effects of fake news on the younger generation, with Redbin Philippines as its creative agency partner.
PressOne.PH, MindaNews, newest members of the International Fact-Checking Network
Independent news organizations PressOne.PH and MindaNews are the latest members of the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN).
