TNP FACT-CHECK: Video falsely claims Marcos richest family in the world
The Marcoses are not the richest family in the world, contrary to a claim made by a TikTok video that the household has amassed over $1.4 trillion (P88 trillion) in wealth.
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TNP FACT-CHECK: Video falsely claims Air Force has not visibly flown in 36 years
Aircraft from the Philippine Air Force have flown multiple times since dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was ousted 36 years ago, contrary to a claim in a viral TikTok video that they only reappeared at this year’s Philippine independence day celebration.
TNP FACT-CHECK: Markers pass off dolomite beach as boost for entire Manila Bay
The P389 million dolomite beach project only covers 500 meters of the 190-kilometer Manila Bay coastline, contrary to what two stone markers placed in the site imply.
TNP FACT-CHECK: Taylor Swift didn’t flash Marcos hand sign at NYU speech
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was not doing presumptive President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s campaign hand sign when she made a “V” hand gesture during her speech at the New York University…
TNP FACT-CHECK: News anchors’ photos passed off as dismay over Marcos lead, support for Robredo NGO
Images of anchors from GMA News have been misused to show they were purportedly gloomy over the initial results of the May 9 presidential election showing Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in…
#TNPFACTCHECK: Japan, SoKor news reports misused to imply praise for Marcos bid
South Korean and Japanese news reports on the presidential candidacy of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the May 9 polls have been misused on a TikTok video to suggest the two nations’ support for his bid.
TNP FACT-CHECK: Misleading video claims Duterte backing Robredo bid
President Rodrigo Duterte has not declared support for the presidential candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo, contrary to what a misleading TikTok video has implied after a group supporting the…
Tinig ng Plaridel’s ethical guidelines for #BotongIsko2022
In adherence to the publication’s standards of ethical and professional reporting, TNP is disclosing its ethical policy as it proceeds with Botong Isko 2022, our special coverage of the UP Diliman university and student council elections.
FACT-CHECK: Gadon repeats false claim vs Aquino, CPP-NPA
Former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. was not the founding leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines and New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), contrary to a claim revived by senatorial aspirant and suspended lawyer Larry Gadon.
TNP FACT-CHECK: Defensor falsely claims QC mayor Belmonte allied with Robredo
Reelectionist Joy Belmonte and her party Serbisyo sa Bayan have not endorsed any presidential candidate. She previously said a presidential endorsement “might or might never happen.”
TNP FACT-CHECK: Montemayor misstates first IATF resolution banned nurse deployment
The first resolution issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases was a COVID-19 travel advisory for China, not a ban on the foreign deployment of nurses as claimed by presidential candidate Jose Montemayor Jr. in a recent debate.
TNP FACT-CHECK: Robredo claim on energy supply needs context
The statement needs context as it was unclear whether she was referring to the expiration of Malampaya’s contract or expected supply depletion.