VERA FILES FACT CHECK YEARENDER: Six most repeated lies creeping into public sphere in 2022
What happens when public officials, media outlets and online users keep repeating false statements?
Claims by Public Figures
Scorecard: Six years of fact checking Duterte
The country’s former top public official was VERA Files’ most fact-checked personality since 2016. He was named the “most fact-checked figure” in 2018 and the top purveyor of disinformation on COVID-19 among government officials in 2020.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcoleta’s odd solution to hunger among Filipinos based on inaccurate info
Astronauts in space do cook by warming or reheating pre-packaged food prepared on Earth. They eat three meals a day plus snacks, maintaining a daily intake of 2,500 calories.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Writer Krizetta Chu’s comment on FBI’s jurisdiction over Quiboloy needs context
The FBI cannot make arrests outside the U.S. or its territories without special permissions from the U.S. Congress and the foreign country where a criminal is located.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: BSP governor Medalla’s joint statement with economic managers supporting Maharlika Investment Fund bill needs context
Bangko Sentral Governor Felipe Medalla, who initially voiced reservations over the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill, has joined other economic managers in pushing its legislation, saying it is a “tried and tested” investment vehicle for growth. This needs context.
