PHL Vote 2025
VERA Files' fact-checks, explainers, commentaries, news, and in-depth stories about the national and local elections.
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Phantom banks, shaky claims undercut viral Marcos gold story
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By Yvonne T. Chua
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May 8, 2025
The Marcos gold story has since gone viral on Chinese online platforms and has been amplified in the Philippines by supporters of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte, including vlogger Claire Eden Contreras (aka Maharlika) and lawyer Harry Roque. Both have used the allegations to again attack President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and revive rumors about his alleged drug use.
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BAYAN KO: Isang mukha ng political dynasty
By Booma Cruz
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May 5, 2025

Baguio’s proposed billion-peso market brouhaha looms large in midterm polls
By JENARD T. SORIANO
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Apr 26, 2025

The choices we make
By Tita C. Valderama
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Mar 4, 2025

FACT SHEET: Who are running for senator in the 2025 midterm elections?
By VERA Files
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Feb 10, 2025