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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: Torre did NOT say he will pick up, drag Zuckerberg if he fails to attend Congress probe
By VERA Files
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Oct 1, 2026
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A viral quote card falsely attributed to MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III claims he would "pick up and drag" Mark Zuckerberg to Congress. This is false.
FACT CHECK: FB banned if Zuckerberg fails to attend Congress probe FALSE
By VERA Files
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Oct 1, 2026
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A graphic circulating online is claiming that Facebook will be banned if Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg fails to attend a congressional hearing. This is false.
FACT CHECK: NO statement from Gatchalian about taking over the VP post
By VERA Files
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Sep 29, 2026
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A Facebook post is claiming that Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian released a statement saying that he is not thinking about replacing Vice President Sara Duterte and the decision is completely up to President Ferdinand Marcos. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Earthquakes CANNOT be predicted, viral risk prediction map FAKE
By VERA Files
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Sep 28, 2026
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A viral Facebook post claiming to show a high-risk earthquake forecast map for the Philippines from Sept. 21 to 22 is fake. PHIVOLCS confirms earthquakes cannot be predicted.
FACT CHECK: Chua quote on ‘drying up the country’s funds just to impeach VP Sara’ FAKE
By VERA Files
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Sep 25, 2026
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A graphic circulating online claims that House prosecutor Joel Chua said congressmen do not care if the country's funds run dry as long as they convict Vice President Sara Duterte in the impeachment trial. This is fake.
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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