Fact checkers Vernise Tantuco and Pauline Macaraeg discuss observations like recurring false claims about current issues, tactics used to spread disinformation, and the narratives these hoaxes peddle.

ABS-CBN went off air on May 5, 2020, but there had been a number of false and misleading posts on social media about the issue since 2019

Episode 4: Mga nakalilinlang na posts tungkol sa ABS-CBN shutdown

We discuss why chain messages are so common especially during crises, how to spot false information in group chats, and the best things to do when you receive them.

Episode 3: Mga kaduda-dudang balita mula sa group chats

We discuss claims made about supposed cures and vaccines for COVID-19 – and why they are not true.

Episode 2: May gamot na ba para sa COVID-19?

What kinds of false information about the 2019 novel coronavirus were shared on social media? Where do you find official and reliable information? This first episode of 'Yung Totoo? discusses our fact checking process and the disinformation trends we've seen about the virus.