FactRakers

FactRakers is a Philippines-based fact-checking initiative of journalism majors at the University of the Philippines-Diliman.

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A video suggests that a road near the ICC detention center in The Hague, where ex-President Duterte is detained, was fixed only because of the visits from his supporters. Google Maps shows the area was already paved in 2009. #FactRakers #Factcheck

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A video circulating online and claimed to show a rally in Davao City for former President Rodrigo Duterte was actually taken during this year’s 2026 Sinulog celebration in Cebu. #FactRakers #FactCheck

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A viral TikTok video falsely claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte has returned to the Philippines, using recycled video clips as supposed evidence. Duterte remains detained in The Hague. #FactRakers #FactCheck

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A Labor Day protest in Manila was passed off as a pro-Duterte rally. #FactRakers #factcheck

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ALTERED: Caloocan Mayor Along Malapitan’s Facebook video post was altered and replaced with a photo of North Korea’s leader. #FactRakers #factcheck

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GROUP PHOTO OF MARCOS WITH 6 ENVOYS IS AI-GENERATED
Official Malacañang photos reveal clear discrepancies with the altered image. #FactRakers #FactCheck
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ALTERED: AI-generated image shows VP Sara Duterte backing BINI’s “college journey” #FactRakers #factcheck https://t.co/JsAuAqIaXq

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NO DRUG TEST ORDER FOR MARCOS

The Supreme Court didn’t require President Marcos to take a hair follicle drug test or submit a medical certificate. #FactRakers #FactCheck
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False claim: Atong Ang died in Malaysia
An out-of-context video of Sunshine Cruz was used to back it up. #FactRakers #factcheck https://t.co/PCUmeeH2L0

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Oil price shocks did occur under Marcos Sr.
Oil prices spiked following two global oil crises during President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s time, contrary to Sen. Robin Padilla’s claim there were none. #FactRakers #factcheck https://t.co/yn6LkqyK1H

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A video claiming those paying ₱20,000 or below will get free electricity this December is false. The clip is AI-generated and its links redirect viewers to an online shopping site. #FactRakers #FactCheck
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A Facebook photo showing an elderly man holding a sign that Duterte is not corrupt was created with AI. #FactRakers #FactCheck

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PROTEST AGAINST CHINESE PRODUCTS USED AI

Several netizens believed an AI-generated image showing youth protesting against Chinese products. #FactRakers #FactCheck

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SMOOCH OR SCAM? 🤔

This viral photo of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allegedly kissing PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro? It’s generated by AI. #FactRakers #FactCheck
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A protest clip from Nepal has been falsely labeled as a Philippine rally timed with Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Nov. 16 anticorruption rally. #FactRakers #factcheck

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FLASH FLOOD IN A CLASSROOM WITH STUDENTS?

The viral video was confirmed synthetic using AI indicators and detection tools. #FactRakers #FactCheck

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The audio of a clip of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co is AI-generated to make him appear as if he were accusing higher officials of avoiding accountability. #FactRakers #FactCheck

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A misleading Facebook post repurposed a photo from a Brazil police raid and falsely claimed it showed victims of Typhoon “Tino.” #FactRakers #FactCheck

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A photo of LTO enforcers apprehending an unregistered vehicle was misused to falsely claim that old cars are now banned from expressways. #FactRakers #factcheck
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An altered video claiming to show the landfall of Typhoon Tino in Visayas is storming through social media after it was posted by a local radio station. #FactRakers #FactCheck https://t.co/gaS4ItWbbY