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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.

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FACT CHECK: Fr. Flavie Villanueva quote card on drug use NEEDS CONTEXT

By VERA Files

Feb 19, 2026

2-minute read

A viral quote card claiming Fr. Flavie Villanueva admitted to being a "drug addict" is a manipulated paraphrase used to discredit his human rights work.

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FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT carry a ‘septic tank’ to an event

By VERA Files

Feb 19, 2026

2-minute read

A viral video falsely claims President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. carried a "septic tank" to a public event. Both Malacañang and St. Luke's Medical Center confirmed that circulating medical results regarding his condition are fake.

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FACT CHECK: Video of Marcos saying he has ‘a lot of dogs in Congress’ DEEPFAKE

By VERA Files

Feb 16, 2026

3-minute read

A video on Facebook claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he has "a lot of dogs in Congress" following the dismissal of the two impeachment complaints against him by the House Committee on Justice. This is fake.

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FACT CHECK: Videos, graphics claiming new ATM withdrawal rules for senior citizens FAKE

By VERA Files

Feb 13, 2026

2-minute read

At least two viral videos and graphics claiming new ATM withdrawal limits and OTP rules for senior citizens are AI-generated.

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FACT CHECK: NO existing law shortens college to 2 years, clip is AI-GENERATED

By VERA Files

Feb 13, 2026

2-minute read

A fake video circulating online is claiming that college programs will be shortened to two years starting June 2026. This is AI-generated

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FACT CHECK: Video of opposition saying they’ll ‘save PH’ is made with AI

This "video" of opposition figures saying they'll save the Philippines is inauthentic. AI was used to turn an image into this video.

By VERA Files

Feb 20, 2026

2-minute read

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FACT CHECK: WALANG batas sa pagpapaikli ng mga kurso sa kolehiyo

May pekeng video na kumakalat online na nagsasabing dalawang taon na lamang ang kolehiyo simula Hunyo 2026. Ang pekeng clip ay ginawa gamit ang artificial intelligence.

By VERA Files

Feb 18, 2026

2-minute read

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FACT CHECK: Marcos NOT brought to another country for medical reasons

Multiple posts online are claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos is no longer in the Philippines after he was taken to another country for medical reasons. This is false.

By VERA Files

Feb 13, 2026

2-minute read

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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

FACT CHECK: PEKE ang kumakalat na quotes ni Trump na susunduin si Duterte sa ICC

By VERA Files | Jan 9, 2026

FACT CHECK: Video ng OFW rally, PINAGMUKHANG nakalaya na si Duterte

By VERA Files | Dec 19, 2025

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News

Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court Information Sheet

Suspected of the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder, allegedly committed in the Republic of the Philippines between 1 November 2011 and 16 March 2019. Surrendered to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 12 March 2025. Confirmation of charges hearing to open on 23 February 2026

By ICC

Feb 21, 2026

6-minute read

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Commentary

Carpio’s contradictions

In styling himself an international law expert, retired Justice Antonio Carpio has only managed to tie himself up in contradictions. His recent attempt to defend his ponencia in Magallona v Ermita (2011) only tightens the knot he now struggles to untangle. The landmark case had sought to declare Republic Act No. 9522 (2009) or the Archipelagic Baselines Law unconstitutional.

By Melissa Loja, José Duke Bagulaya and Romel Bagares

Feb 20, 2026

6-minute read

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Podcast

All Eyes on AI – Usapang Deepfakes, Disinformation at Digital Literacy

Sa special episode ng What The F?! Podcast, tatalakayin ng VERA Files kasama si Engr. Ben Hur Pintor – Digital security advocate at Co-founder ng Smart CT, kung paano nakakaapekto ang paglaganap ng AI sa matagal ng problema ng disimpormasyon at anu-ano ang pwedeng gawin para mapalakas ang digital literacy sa bansa.

By VERA Files

Dec 19, 2025

1-minute read

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