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Busted: OKd2 publishes ‘satirical’ article accusing Memebuster of receiving money from LP! Not true at all!

After busting several made-up stories from Okd2.com, Memebuster has now become the subject of one of their latest “satirical” articles, where they accused Memebuster of receiving P170,000 from the Liberal Party for monitoring their pro-Duterte articles. [ads2] According to Okd2’s satirical piece, “copy-paste website” Memebuster has “reportedly” received P170,000 from LP, according to their source. […] More

by Meme Buster November 15, 2017, 3:56 pm
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Busted: Hontiveros wants soldiers investigated over allegations of overkill in Maute, Hapilon’s deaths? It’s a fake statement!

Senator Risa Hontiveros has become a subject of several fake stories, with some even portraying her as a sympathizer of the terror Maute group. This time, some Facebook pages are sharing Hontiveros’ photo along with her alleged statement that she wanted the Filipino soldiers probed over allegations that there might have been overkill in the […] More

by Meme Buster November 14, 2017, 1:47 pm
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Busted: Robredo in tears after ASEAN Summit snub? It’s not true at all!

President Rodrigo Duterte did not invite Vice President Leni Robredo to the ASEAN Summit Gala Dinner on November 12, which led some blogs to claim that she cried over being snubbed. [ads2] While the story was also carried by other blogs such as abs.altervista.org, which only started posting on November 9, 2017, and by philippine37tv.blogspot.com, […] More

by Meme Buster November 13, 2017, 2:22 pm
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Busted: Did Hontiveros say MRT should stock up on diesel, gasoline to solve its problems? No, she didn’t!

Senator Risa Hontiveros allegedly offered a “shocking solution” to the Manila Metro Rail Transit (MRT) System’s problems, which is for the public transportation system to stock up on diesel and gasoline. The Facebook pages that are spreading the story are mocking the senator for not knowing that the MRT needs electrical supply, not diesel. [ads2] […] More

by Meme Buster November 11, 2017, 10:35 pm
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Busted: ASEAN leaders praised Duterte, gave full credit to him for destroying Hapilon? It’s not true!

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have allegedly commended President Rodrigo Duterte for destroying terrorist Isnilon Hapilon, at least according to a certain blog. [ads2] The problem is that the blog Okd2.com is known more for its fake and satirical articles, hence our doubts. When we clicked on the link to the […] More

by Meme Buster November 11, 2017, 10:00 pm
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Busted: Matt Damon said Duterte is the last man standing? He didn’t say that!

During the 2016 election campaign, there were so many fake stories about celebrities endorsing political candidates, such as then presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte. Now, another celebrity name has been added to that list as a recent story claimed that Hollywood actor Matt Damon allegedly described President Duterte as the last man standing. [ads2] Despite how […] More

by Meme Buster November 11, 2017, 2:28 pm
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Busted: Did Queen Elizabeth say Trump should follow Duterte’s footsteps, emulate him? It’s fake news!

Fake news makers have once again used Queen Elizabeth II’s name in their made-up stories. This time, they had the British monarch saying that US President Donald Trump should emulate Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. [ads2] The story, published on October 30 by telegraph-tv.com, was picked up by the blog bayangpilipinas.com the very next day, which […] More

by Meme Buster November 11, 2017, 12:34 pm
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Busted: De Lima nagwawala at natatakot mapatawan ng bitay, nakiusap kay Pimentel? It’s misleading!

Senator Leila de Lima was said to have made a scene and felt scared due to concerns that she might get the death penalty so she begged Senate President Koko Pimentel. At least, this was what the headline was claiming. [ads2] Some Facebook pages have been sharing an article with the title, “De Lima nagwawala […] More

by Meme Buster November 10, 2017, 7:56 pm
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Busted: ABS-CBN slammed for using wrong thumbnail, replaced it with editor’s note

A Facebook page hit ABS-CBN for using the wrong thumbnail for a report warning about lone wolf attacks after the government troops’ victory in Marawi City. [ads2] In a Facebook post on November 7, Facebook page “Dumaguete Awareness” pointed out the use of a photo of an anti-terror simulation exercises for the Marawi-related report. “Another […] More

by Meme Buster November 9, 2017, 1:04 pm
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Trump called Trillanes ‘little narco’? Columnist apologized; here’s what we know about the story

Senator Antonio Trillanes tagged the column claiming that US President Donald Trump called him “little narco” as fake news, a claim that the columnist later apologized for. Trillanes was reacting to a column by Al Pedroche that was published by the Philippine Star on October 30, 2017 with the title, “’Little Narco’ met with Sen. […] More

by Meme Buster November 8, 2017, 4:10 pm
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Busted: Did Winwyn Marquez call Duterte the best president in the world in Bolivia pageant? No, she didn’t!

Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez just won the Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 title in Bolivia, but she has immediately become a victim of a story, which turned to be a satirical one. Marquez was said to have called President Rodrigo Duterte the best president in the world during the pageant. [ads] The story was first published by […] More

by Meme Buster November 7, 2017, 12:30 pm
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Busted: Was Inquirer photo of ‘Start the Healing’ rally really that of El Shaddai rally? No, it wasn’t!

Thousands of people attended the “Heal Our Land” rally at EDSA on November 5, hoping to raise the alarm about impunity and to end the killings of suspected drug personalities and criminal offenders. Organizers of the event appealed to all interested participants to make the rally a nonpartisan one, discouraging people from bringing streamers and […] More

by Meme Buster November 7, 2017, 12:33 am

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Busted: OKd2 publishes ‘satirical’ article accusing Memebuster of receiving money from LP! Not true at all!

Busted: Hontiveros wants soldiers investigated over allegations of overkill in Maute, Hapilon’s deaths? It’s a fake statement!

Busted: Robredo in tears after ASEAN Summit snub? It’s not true at all!

Busted: Did Hontiveros say MRT should stock up on diesel, gasoline to solve its problems? No, she didn’t!

Busted: ASEAN leaders praised Duterte, gave full credit to him for destroying Hapilon? It’s not true!

Busted: Matt Damon said Duterte is the last man standing? He didn’t say that!

Busted: Did Queen Elizabeth say Trump should follow Duterte’s footsteps, emulate him? It’s fake news!

Busted: De Lima nagwawala at natatakot mapatawan ng bitay, nakiusap kay Pimentel? It’s misleading!

Busted: ABS-CBN slammed for using wrong thumbnail, replaced it with editor’s note

Trump called Trillanes ‘little narco’? Columnist apologized; here’s what we know about the story

Busted: Did Winwyn Marquez call Duterte the best president in the world in Bolivia pageant? No, she didn’t!

Busted: Was Inquirer photo of ‘Start the Healing’ rally really that of El Shaddai rally? No, it wasn’t!

AFP urges public not to post terrorist propaganda, soldiers’ movement on socmed; dealing with local terror group, not ISIS

What does the 1987 PH Constitution say about martial law?

Netizen: SC suspended Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles for not doing her job after taking client’s money

Busted: News about World Bank approving P500 with Duterte’s photo is a fake!

FB page ‘Pinoy Ako Blog’ criticizes DFA for unsecure website for passport appointment

Doctor mulls leaving PH for the first time after Duterte’s blunders repeatedly break his trust