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VERA Files is a verified signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network. It is also part of Meta's third-party fact-checking program that aims to fight misinformation and disinformation spread on the internet. With support from the National Endowment of Democracy, the team tracks and debunks false claims, flip-flops, misleading statements of public officials and figures. VERA Files is a verified signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network.
FACT CHECK: Old clip claiming conviction of VP Sara in impeachment trial FALSE
By VERA Files
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Sep 2, 2026
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Some Facebook users claim an old news report shows Vice President Sara Duterte has been convicted in her impeachment case and banned from public office. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia NOT disbarred for violating impeachment rules
By VERA Files
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Sep 2, 2026
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A YouTube channel claims that private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia was disbarred for violating impeachment rules during Vice President Sara Duterte's Aug. 25 impeachment trial. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Photo of Ortonio wearing ‘earpiece’ during impeachment trial AI-MANIPULATED
By VERA Files
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Sep 1, 2026
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Netizens are circulating a photo showing Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio of the Office of the Vice President supposedly wearing a hearing aid when he testified at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The photo was manipulated using artificial intelligence.
FACT CHECK: Survey graphic on Sara Duterte 2028 lead AI-generated
By VERA Files
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Sep 1, 2026
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A Facebook graphic claims Vice President Sara Duterte leads 2028 presidential survey results across the country. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Water dam collapse did NOT cause Nepal-Tibet flood; clip is AI-GENERATED
By VERA Files
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Aug 28, 2026
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A Filipino Facebook user posted a video showing a supposed missile shot that collapsed a water dam in Nepal, claiming this caused the massive and deadly flash flood in Nepal and Tibet on Aug. 26. This is fake and was generated by artificial intelligence.
Fact Check sa Filipino
FACT CHECK: HINDI tinanggal sa Senado si Bato
By VERA Files | Mar 19, 2026
FACT CHECK: WALANG ayudang P150K sa uuwing OFWs galing digmaan sa Middle East
By VERA Files | Mar 11, 2026
FACT CHECK: WALANG 25K ayuda para sa mga may national ID
By VERA Files | Feb 16, 2026
FACT CHECK: HINDI bagong Senate President si Loren Legarda
By VERA Files | Feb 6, 2026
FACT CHECK: PEKE ang pictures nina Sen. Risa, Fr. Flavie na nakatingin sa ‘figurine’ ni Kian Delos Santos
By VERA Files | Feb 6, 2026
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