FACT CHECK | Facebook page reposts false item about Mindanao ‘TreeVolution’
MindaNews fact-checked a claim on Facebook that Mindanao holds the world record for most trees planted simultaneously in an hour in May 2023. The claim is false. Young Farmer, a Facebook page that shares gardening and farming ideas, posted on May 20, 2024 a publication material (pub mat) with the texts: “In May 2023, volunteers in […].....»»
Mandaue gripped by ‘false’ bomb threats, officials enraged
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The Mandaue City Government condemned on Thursday, Feb. 15, the recent bomb threats targeting schools and government offices in the city. In a press release, authorities assured the public that these claims are entirely false and there is no cause for concern. “We want to unequivocally state that the alleged.....»»
DFA slams Chinese consul general’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs slammed a Chinese official yesterday for again making false claims on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»
FACT CHECK: SSS has no ongoing scholarship program
The Social Security System warns the public about fake posts bearing the agency’s logo that contain suspicious links promoting an alleged scholarship program.....»»
FACT CHECK: No NATO pledge to defend PH in South China Sea
There are no announcements from the alliance about defending the Philippines, a non-NATO member, in its maritime disputes with China.....»»
Heart pinabulaanan ang tsismis na na-stroke, inatake sa puso si Chiz
RECENTLY lamang, kumalat sa social media ang tsismis na isinugod sa ospital si Senador Chiz Escudero, ang mister ng fashion icon na si Heart Evangelista. Nag-ugat ito sa isang blind item na ibinandera sa Facebook Live ng username na Maharlika noong Huwebes, April 4. Hindi na namin mahanap ang post, pero base sa inihayag ng.....»»
Heart pinabulaanan ang tsismis na na-stroke, inatake sa puso si Chiz
RECENTLY lamang, kumalat sa social media ang tsismis na isinugod sa ospital si Senador Chiz Escudero, ang mister ng fashion icon na si Heart Evangelista. Nag-ugat ito sa isang blind item na ibinandera sa Facebook Live ng username na Maharlika noong Huwebes, April 4. Hindi na namin mahanap ang post, pero base sa inihayag ng.....»»
Heart pinabulaanan ang tsismis na na-stroke, inatake sa puso si Chiz
RECENTLY lamang, kumalat sa social media ang tsismis na isinugod sa ospital si Senador Chiz Escudero, ang mister ng fashion icon na si Heart Evangelista. Nag-ugat ito sa isang blind item na ibinandera sa Facebook Live ng username na Maharlika noong Huwebes, April 4. Hindi na namin mahanap ang post, pero base sa inihayag ng.....»»
True kaya, ex-hubby ni Cristine na si Ali Khatibi 4 na ang panganay?
TRULILI kayang apat na ang anak ni Ali Khatibi, ang ex-husband ni Cristine Reyes? Ito ang “chism” ng self-proclaimed Pambansag Marites na si Xian Gaza na ibinandera niya sa kanyang Facebook account kamakailan. Sinimulan muna ni Xian sa blind item, “Kakababa ko lang ng phone. May tumawag. So ang chesmes na hindi kompirmd, buntis daw.....»»
Carla Abellana inokray sa for sale na pre-loved item, dugyot daw?
UMANI ng iba’t-ibang reaksyon mula sa madlang pipol ang mga ibinibentang pre-loved items ng Kapuso actress na si Carla Abellana. Matatandaang kamakailan lang nang ibandera ng aktres sa madlang pipol ang Instagram page kung saan magpo-post siya ng kanyang mga ibebentang gamit na may mga brand new at pre-loved items na kanyang pag-aari. Kaya naman.....»»
Massive outage hits Facebook, Instagram users
[UPDATED] CEBU CITY, Philippines — A massive outage locked out users of Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram, including Facebook Messenger and Threads, from their accounts on Tuesday evening, March 5. The outage lasted over an hour, with users reportedly gaining access to their accounts at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, March 6. “Earlier today, a.....»»
PCG regains control of Facebook page
In a statement on Tuesday, the PCG said that it had recovered its Facebook account at 9 a.m. on Tuesday......»»
Antonette Gail umalma sa fake account na gumagamit sa kanya
PINALAGAN ng social media personality na si Antonette Gail ang isang Facebook page na gumagamit ng kanyang pangalan. Isang screenshot ang ibinahagi niya sa kanyang official Facebook account kung saan makikita ang photocard ng diumanomy statement niya ukol sa isyu ng nagdaang birthday party ng anak nila ni Whamos Cruz na si Baby Meteor. “E.....»»
Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa Facebook page taken down
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 June) — The Facebook page Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), where former President Rodrigo Duterte aired his views on certain issues, has been removed from the platform. “We regret to inform you that the Facebook page of former President Rodrigo Duterte, SMNI Gikan […].....»»
DMW-Davao hails citizens vigilance for foiled illegal recruitment in Davao City
ACTING on a Dabawenyo’s information of an alleged illegal recruitment activity on its official Facebook page, the Department of Migrant Workers-Davao Region (DMW-Davao) endorsed the report to the National Bureau of Investigation-Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) leading to a criminal investigation of three reported illegal recruiters last March 2, 2024 in Toril, Davao City by the City Prosecution Office......»»
Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024 set on Apr 26-28 in CDO
THE Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEx) 2024 is all set for the second biggest travel expo in Mindanao, highlighting the entire eco-tourism spots, products, and activities in the island on April 26 to 28 at Atrium of Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City......»»
SPMC-Mindanao Heart Institute needs building expansion, exec says
AN OFFICIAL from the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC)-Mindanao Heart Institute said there is a need to expand the institute's buildings to cater to all patients from all over Mindanao......»»
53 Mindanaoan lawmakers reject Duterte’s calls for Mindanao secession
Fifty-three House lawmakers from Mindanao signed a manifesto on Wednesday that expressed opposition to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to secede Mindanao, saying that the challenges that have beset the region can be solved through a “united and sovereign Philippines.".....»»
‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this on why Mindanao should break up with the Philippines. The country was now a “sinking ship” due to.....»»
Mindanao bishops Odchimar and Pacana die on same day, 2 hours apart
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 1 February)—Two Mindanao bishops passed on on Thursday, February 1—Tandag Bishop Emeritus Nereo Odchimar at 10:27 a.m. and Malaybalay Bishop Emeritus Honesto Pacana at 12:33 p.m. Last month, two Mindanao bishops also passed away, the 57-year old Pagadian Bishop Ronald Lunas on January 2 and the 89-year old Davao Archbishop Emeritus […].....»»
Duterte wants “Independent Mindanao”, but Mindanao solons oppose
While opposing the people’s initiative for charter change which he believes is orchestrated by the Marcos administration, former President Rodrigo Duterte says he is pushing the idea to secede Mindanao. .....»»