VERA FILES FACT CHECK: ‘Dr. Manila’ scar removal serum NOT FDA-approved
Several Facebook (FB) pages are peddling a scar removal cream that is said to be recommended by dermatologists. These are scam ads.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Impostor site posts FAKE ‘ANC’ story on ‘instant cure’ for cataract, glaucoma
A website posing as ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) published a report on a product that allegedly treats two eye conditions without surgery. Cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong supposedly developed the cure.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Time Capsule ad of local celebrities, Vicki Belo FAKE
Fake advertisements are again circulating on Facebook (FB) featuring actresses and dermatologist Vicki Belo promoting a “magical gel” that works against scars, acne, melasma and other skin problems.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bio Stomach NOT in FDA list and NOT endorsed by Doc Willie Ong
A Facebook (FB) page used a YouTube video of popular physician Doc Willie Ong to promote a product for stomach pain said to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Not true. The product is not FDA-certified as claimed. Nor is it being endorsed by Ong.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: ALTERED photos of doctor are used to scam netizens
Several Facebook posts are using the photos of a Filipino doctor to advertise cereals and mixed nuts that purportedly aid weight loss. The altered images impersonated a real medical professional.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Photos of casket, elderly man MISREPRESENTED in ad post
A Filipino Facebook page gave false context for two images used to promote a Japanese foot massage mat. It also provided a bogus link for the online delivery of the said product.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Dr. Willie Ong DID NOT endorse a cure for skin diseases
An old fake video that showed cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong recommending a gel that can allegedly heal scars, stretch marks, keloids, pimples, and acne continues to deceive netizens.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Lishou slimming capsule NOT FDA-registered or doctor-recommended
Multiple Facebook posts are endorsing a “slimming capsule” called Lishou, which claims to be a doctor-recommended supplement that can effectively remove fat within one week. It is a false claim.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB page MISREPRESENTS Willie Ong to promote fungal cream
An imposter FB used the names and faces of Dr. Willie Ong and his wife, Dr. Liza Ramoso-Ong, in promoting and erroneously claiming that a product called Zudaifu Fungal Cream treats allergies and itchiness of the skin.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: PAO forensics chief spews false, misleading claims about 2014 Dengvaxia study results
Health experts from Meedan, a global technology nonprofit, emphasized that the research was “not the final study used to guide recommendations” on Dengvaxia. To date, Dengvaxia is recommended for persons aged 9 to 45 years old who have once been infected with the dengue virus.
