This Corrections Policy explains how The Philippines Web (thephilippinesweb.com) handles errors. Accuracy is a newsroom standard, not a courtesy. When we get something wrong, we fix it and we say so.
What we correct
We correct errors of fact: names, dates, figures, quotes, official titles, legal citations, and any statement that is not supported by the source we cited. We also correct a broken or misleading source link when the link was used to support a fact, and we remove or rewrite a claim if we can no longer source it from a live, credible page. Spelling and grammar fixes that do not change the meaning may be made quietly. If a language fix could change how a sentence is read, we treat it as a correction.
How a correction appears
Significant errors are fixed in the article itself, and we add a dated correction note in the article so readers can see what changed and when. The note names the date (for example, “Correction, November 12, 2026”) and states, in plain language, what was wrong and what we changed. We do not overwrite history without that note. Updates that simply refresh a still-accurate guide with newer official figures are labeled as updates or “last checked” dates, not as corrections, unless the earlier figure was already wrong when we published it.
How to report an error
Email pinoy@thephilippinesweb.com with “Correction” in the subject line. Please include the article link, the statement you believe is wrong, and a source for the correct information if you have one. This is the same method described on our Contact page. We read every message and aim to reply within a few working days. If we confirm the error, we fix the article and add the dated note. If we check the claim and leave it unchanged, we can explain why, using the sources we have.
Editorial standards
Factual claims are based on official documents, court records, government agencies, data releases and credible reporting, and we link to those sources wherever we can. We do not invent quotes, figures or events. Opinion is labeled and kept in the Opinion desk. These standards are also described on our About page. Independence matters here too: advertisers and affiliate partners have no say in whether we issue a correction.
Your privacy when you write in
We use the email address and details you send only to investigate and reply, as described in our Privacy Policy. If you want your identity kept confidential, say so in your message and we will respect that, unless we are required by law to disclose it.
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