FACT CHECK: No nationwide Facebook ban set to take effect on September 10

Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenter10 days ago

The Philippine Daily Inquirer reports that Malacañang has declared September 11 as a special nonworking day in Ilocos Norte to commemorate the 109th birth anniversary of Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Sr., the former president's father. The proclamation, signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto on September 8, allows residents to engage in celebratory activities. Marcos Sr., born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, served as president from 1965 to 1986. The article notes that the commemoration will take place across the entire province.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the declaration of a nonworking day as a factual announcement based on an official proclamation. While the subject involves a historical figure associated with a controversial political legacy, the framing remains neutral, focusing on the administrative action rather than taking

RapplerIndependentCenter11 days ago

Rappler fact-checked a viral claim that a nationwide Facebook ban would take effect in the Philippines on September 10, along with potential penalties for users. The claim was rated 'FALSE' due to lack of official confirmation or credible media reports supporting it. Officials from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) had previously discussed the possibility of restricting Facebook over concerns related to child safety following the Zamboanga school shooting. However, Malacañang explicitly denied any plans to ban Facebook, stating the government remains open to proposals targeting harmful platforms. Additionally, the videos promoting the claim were identified as AI-generated and contained links to unrelated websites.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced fact-check, citing both the denial by government officials and the concerns raised by regulatory agencies. It does not favor one side over another and provides evidence against the claim of a Facebook ban.