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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: DSWD promise to care for 14-year-old Tacloban shooter MISLEADING
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Jul 20, 2026
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A Facebook post claims that the DSWD promised to to take good care of the 14-year-old Tacloban shooter to help him recover. The boy is actually under restrictive custody and rehabilitation in a state facility.
FACT CHECK: Robin Padilla did NOT urge VP Sara Duterte to take lie detector test
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Jul 16, 2026
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A quote card claims Senator-judge Robin Padilla pushed for Vice President Sara Duterte to undergo a lie detector test during the impeachment trial. The statement is fabricated.
FACT CHECK: Ridon to leave the country if Sara Duterte sits as president FAKE
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Jul 16, 2026
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A Facebook post claims that House prosecutor James Mark Terry Ridon said he would leave the country if Vice President Sara Duterte becomes president because he does not like her. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT ask why people were against jailing Marcoleta
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Jul 16, 2026
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A Facebook post claims President Ferdinand Marcos questions why people oppose jailing Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and implies the senator is a thief who must be held accountable. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Trillanes NOT seeking disbarment of VP Sara’s defense team
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Jul 16, 2026
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A graphic claiming that former senator Antonio Trillanes IV lodged a disbarment complaint against the 16-member defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte during her impeachment trial circulates online. This is not true.
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