TAKEN FROM FIRSTDRAFTNEWS.ORG
IMPOSTER CONTENT
MISLEADING CONTENT
FABRICATED CONTENT
SATIRE OR PARODY
New content is 100% false, designed to deceive and do harm
Misleading use of information to frame an issue or individual
No intention to cause harm but has potential to fool
When genuine sources are impersonated
FALSE CONNECTION
MANIPULATED CONTENT
FALSE CONTEXT
When headlines, visuals, or captions don't support the content
When genuine content is shared with false or contextual information
When genuine information or imagery is manipulated to deceive
Satire or Parody
A satirical piece by AdoboChronicles, a Philippine satirical news website, makes the claim that the government has ordered Filipinos aged 21-59 to be quarantined. This is an example of a satirical piece of misinformation that has the potential to give the wrong information for those unaware of the satirical purpose of the article.
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IMPOSTER CONTENT
A news card from ABS-CBN’s social media pages was edited to show “Bahala na kayo sa buhay nyo starting June 1.” The original card published May 28 states “Metro Manila placed under General Community Quarantine starting June 1.” This is an example of imposter content where the credibility of a news organization like ABS-CBN was used to spread misinformation by altering their publishing materials.
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FALSE CONNECTION
Abante TNT alleged through their news card that the Fabunan Antiviral Injection, a viral treatment being touted as the cure for COVID-19 by its medical clinic, only awaits license before being rolled out to the public. The news article itself only cites Mario Marcos of Fabunan Medical Clinic as its source for the information and gives no other third-party source that could verify its claim. The antiviral is currently prohibited by the Food and Drug Administration among other unregistered drug products.
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MISLEADING CONTENT
Many variations of the same message have circulated online claiming that drinking hot water and eating garlic, ginger, pepper and other natural “remedies” will help prevent one from contracting the COVID-19 virus. Other messages allege that gargling liquor and inhaling alcohol will kill the virus.
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FABRICATED CONTENT
Various edited quote cards or graphics showing famous personalities and fictional characters praising President Duterte have been circulating online. These quotes are completely made up with no source or other news report verifying these personalities’ statements.
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FALSE CONTEXT
An edited video clip makes the false claim that an OFW in Saudi Arabia was beheaded after testing positive for COVID-19. The original footage inserted was from a 2015 report by GMA, shared in false context by re-uploading the video with the title “OFW, pinugutan sa Saudi Arabia 24 Matapos mag Positive sa sakit na Cov....” The video has since garnered more than 200,000 views.
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MANIPULATED CONTENT
An edited screenshot of an advisory with the logo of the Civil Service Commission indicated that those who were scheduled to take the civil service exam on March 15, 2020 are deemed “automatically passed” due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Civil Service made no such announcement.
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TAKEN FROM FIRSTDRAFTNEWS.ORG
IMPOSTER CONTENT
MISLEADING CONTENT
FABRICATED CONTENT
SATIRE OR PARODY
New content is 100% false, designed to deceive and do harm
Misleading use of information to frame an issue or individual
No intention to cause harm but has potential to fool
When genuine sources are impersonated
FALSE CONNECTION
MANIPULATED CONTENT
FALSE CONTEXT
When headlines, visuals, or captions don't support the content
When genuine content is shared with false or contextual information
When genuine information or imagery is manipulated to deceive
Satire or Parody
A satirical piece by AdoboChronicles, a Philippine satirical news website, makes the claim that the government has ordered Filipinos aged 21-59 to be quarantined. This is an example of a satirical piece of misinformation that has the potential to give the wrong information for those unaware of the satirical purpose of the article.
Read the article
IMPOSTER CONTENT
A news card from ABS-CBN’s social media pages was edited to show “Bahala na kayo sa buhay nyo starting June 1.” The original card published May 28 states “Metro Manila placed under General Community Quarantine starting June 1.” This is an example of imposter content where the credibility of a news organization like ABS-CBN was used to spread misinformation by altering their publishing materials.
READ THE FACT CHECK
FALSE CONNECTION
Abante TNT alleged through their news card that the Fabunan Antiviral Injection, a viral treatment being touted as the cure for COVID-19 by its medical clinic, only awaits license before being rolled out to the public. The news article itself only cites Mario Marcos of Fabunan Medical Clinic as its source for the information and gives no other third-party source that could verify its claim. The antiviral is currently prohibited by the Food and Drug Administration among other unregistered drug products.
VIEW THE POST
MISLEADING CONTENT
Many variations of the same message have circulated online claiming that drinking hot water and eating garlic, ginger, pepper and other natural “remedies” will help prevent one from contracting the COVID-19 virus. Other messages allege that gargling liquor and inhaling alcohol will kill the virus.
READ THE FACT CHECK
VIEW THE IMAGES
FABRICATED CONTENT
Various edited quote cards or graphics showing famous personalities and fictional characters praising President Duterte have been circulating online. These quotes are completely made up with no source or other news report verifying these personalities’ statements.
READ THE FACT CHECK
VIEW THE IMAGES
FALSE CONTEXT
An edited video clip makes the false claim that an OFW in Saudi Arabia was beheaded after testing positive for COVID-19. The original footage inserted was from a 2015 report by GMA, shared in false context by re-uploading the video with the title “OFW, pinugutan sa Saudi Arabia 24 Matapos mag Positive sa sakit na Cov....” The video has since garnered more than 200,000 views.
READ THE FACT CHECK
WATCH THE VIDEO
MANIPULATED CONTENT
An edited screenshot of an advisory with the logo of the Civil Service Commission indicated that those who were scheduled to take the civil service exam on March 15, 2020 are deemed “automatically passed” due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Civil Service made no such announcement.
READ THE FACT CHECK