Anti-vaccine advocates in the international circle recently claimed that the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a statement that vaccines are causing autism. In particular, they are claiming that a childhood vaccine for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP) has listed autism as among its adverse effects in the product’s medical label. According to a New York Times report, the …

The Deparment of Education (DepEd) issued an official statement on Nov. 20 informing the public that they never made any official announcement of class suspensions on Nov. 28 and 29. DepED also enjoined the public to be wary of fake news such as those on social media especially if these did not come from official channels of the department. Beware …

The Inquirer posted photos of the aftermath of the Marawi attack around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24. On thesame day, the broadsheet released an apology saying that although the photos came from a reliable source, they were proven to be fake. The Marawi attack that started on Tuesday, May 23, caused panic among people in Marawi City and the country. It caused …

In another case of hoax news going viral, the news about Filipino visitors to Canada no longer needing a visa started circulating this week. Originating from what looks like an online news site, it claims that no visa is required for visits up to 90 days. The report cited that this was part of the third phase of Canada’s policy …

Last week, photos of an alleged police memo circulated online, claiming that the Abu Sayyaf had threatened to bomb an undetermined branch of SM Supermalls. The photos came in several versions. One was shown on plain paper while another showed a memo on what looked like an official Philippine National Police letterhead. After information reached major media outlets, SM officially …

The internet is a magical and mysterious realm. Even if you spend an entire week browsing through its rabbit holes, the internet’s entirety is still left unexplored. Most of what we see online is shared through social media and ultimately liked and double-tapped. But I know for a fact that under the good and quirky stuff that we see online, …

Hoax news went viral about an Australia visa for Philippine passport holders. The news said a visa will no longer be required for Filipinos who want to visit Australia for 90 days starting January 2017. The Australian Embassy in Manila immediately debunked the news and said it was fake. Filipinos To Enjoy Visa-Free To Australia The fake site claimed that Australia entered into a …

As you have probably observed, a “privacy post” has gone viral on Facebook over the past few weeks. Well, it’s not the first time its happening. The thing about viral posts is that they spread like wildfire in a matter of just seconds. It makes people worried even if they doubt if it’s real or just a hoax. Take a …

Tourists and locals alike have been victimized by an elaborate hoax behind the bronze memorial statue of a giant octopus sinking a ferry, the Cornelius G. Kolff, reportedly causing the death of 400 passengers, around 53 years ago. The bronze memorial recently appeared at Battery Park, near the other memorials for sailors and soldiers who were lost at sea, in …

Social media is going crazy talking about the black moon which is set to appear on September 30. And yes, you guessed it right, reports say these are signs of the end times or even good luck for many. Take a look at the article that’s going viral! Viral News Says, The “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse that happened on September 1, where the moon …