False2026-02
What is circulating
“Holders of the national ID (PhilSys card) will receive 25,000 pesos in cash assistance.”
Claimed by Facebook page Malasakit News Update · social media
The facts
The Philippine Statistics Authority has repeatedly said it gives no such aid, and VERA Files found no credible report of the programme. The videos used an AI-generated presenter, rated 98 percent likely synthetic by Hive Moderation, and the registration link led to a site selling power banks. The videos drew more than 349,000 views.