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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: Senate media did NOT applaud Cayetano for ‘unifier’ remark
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Jun 9, 2026
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A video of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is being amplified on Facebook claiming that members of the Senate media clapped for him during a press briefing on June 4. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Post claiming Imee bared Tito Sotto’s plan to pit Vico vs Sara Duterte in 2028 FAKE
By VERA Files
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Jun 8, 2026
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A Facebook post claims Sen. Imee Marcos has revealed Sen. Tito Sotto's plan to pit his nephew, Vico Sotto, against Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential elections. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Cayetano did NOT resign as Senate president; NO new successor after June 3 shakeup
By VERA Files
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Jun 5, 2026
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Some netizens on Facebook allege that Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano resigned as the chamber's president, while others said Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian succeeded him. Both claims are false.
FACT CHECK: NBI chief Matibag did NOT lose law license
By VERA Files
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Jun 5, 2026
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A Facebook post claims National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag lost his law license after the Senate gun firing incident. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Rep. Suan did NOT ban Muslim vendors in CDO
By VERA Files
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Jun 5, 2026
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Quote cards circulating online claim that Cagayan de Oro Rep. Lordan Suan said he would ban Muslim vendors from public markets in the city. The legislator made no such remarks.
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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