Fact and Opinion

• It is a proven piece of information. It can be verified in a reference as: Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Map, and History Book. It is supported by evidence.

  Fact
• It is a belief, judgement, or a way of thinking about something.

  Opinion
• Tools for Verification

  • Self-Evidence
  • Anecdotal Evidence
  • Argument from Authority
  • Empirical Evidence
• It marks propositions as capable of being justifiably believed. Something everyone can readily agree on.

  Self-Evidence
• It is an experience or observation of one person. Personal stories to support a claim.

  Anecdotal Evidence
• It uses an authority's words and not their reasoning to justify an argument.

  Argument from Authority
• It is based on scientific research and experimentation. It is the strongest evidence.

  Empirical Evidence
• The Philippines is an archipelago composed of over 7,600 islands. Fact or Opinion?

  Fact
• Sinigang, a sour soup dish, is a national favorite in the Philippines, with various regional variations. Fact or Opinion?

  Fact
• The Philippines is the world's largest producer of abaca, a natural fiber used in textiles. Fact or Opinion?

  Fact
• Adobo is the best Filipino dish. Fact or Opinion?

  Opinion
• Wearing shorts to school is disrespectful. Fact or Opinion?

  Opinion
• Studying abroad is the only way to get a good job. Fact or Opinion?

  Opinion
• Words that show extreme positives or negatives are clues to opinions. Everyone, never, most, always, nobody, never, all, really, none, very.
• Everyone loves chocolate ice cream. Fact or Opinion?

  Opinion
• Nobody works harder than my father. Fact or Opinion?

  Opinion
• Chocolate ice cream is made from milk, sugar, and cocoa. Fact or Opinion?

  Fact
• The movie was beautiful and inspiring. Fact or Opinion?

  Opinion
• The house looks ugly and scary at night. Fact or Opinion?

  Opinion
• The movie was released in 2020. Fact or Opinion?

  Fact
• Adobo is a popular Filipino dish. What kind of Evidence?

  Self-evidence
• My Lola's adobo recipe is the best! Everyone who tries it says so. What kind of Evidence?

  Anecdotal evidence
• Renowned chef Sylvia Reynoso-Gamboa considers adobo a cornerstone of Filipino cuisine. What kind of Evidence?

  Argument from Authority
• A recent study by the Department of Tourism found adobo to be the most frequently ordered Filipino dish by foreign tourists. What kind of Evidence?

  Empirical evidence
• A historian claims Lapu-Lapu defeated Ferdinand Magellan at the Battle of Mactan. What kind of Evidence?

  Argument from Authority
• The national flag of the Philippines has three stars and a sun with eight rays. What kind of Evidence?

  Self-evidence
• Studies show that planting mangroves helps protect coastal areas from typhoons. What kind of Evidence?

  Empirical evidence
• My family always celebrates Christmas Eve with a Noche Buena feast. What kind of Evidence?

  Anecdotal evidence
• My lola's herbal remedy always cures my cough. It's a secret family recipe passed down for generations. What kind of Evidence?

  Anecdotal evidence
• Everyone knows that eating too much junk food is harmful to the body. What kind of Evidence? Fact or Opinion?

  Self-evidence and Opinion
• I noticed that I felt sleepy in class and could not concentrate well. What kind of Evidence? Fact or Opinion?

  Anecdotal evidence and Opinion
• According to Dr. Ramon Dela Cruz, a nutritionist, junk food contains high amounts of sugar and salt that may lead to obesity and heart problems if consumed regularly. What kind of Evidence? Fact or Opinion?

  Argument from authority and Fact
• A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that teenagers who eat fruits and vegetables daily perform better in school compared to those who regularly eat junk food. What kind of Evidence? Fact or Opinion?

  Empirical evidence and Fact