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The quote card for this fact check was updated to reflect the role of Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board as an independent quasi-judicial body to receive, evaluate, process and investigate claims of human rights violations during the Marcos dictatorship. On the other hand, the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission, an independent government agency, was created to establish, restore, preserve and conserve a memorial, museum, library and compendium in honor of the many human rights violations victims during the same period.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Gadon falsely claims that human rights violations under Marcos Sr. regime were mere propaganda of ‘yellows’

This article was updated to reflect a more accurate headline.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: OVP spox contradicts Sara on use of presidential chopper

This article was updated to correct the date of publication of the WHO study. The original version stated it was in 1996, when it should be 1993. We apologize for the mistake.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin makes unproven claim that dengue was ‘made and discovered’ in PH

This article was updated to reflect a more accurate headline on the issue of the South China Sea arbitration.

VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Anim na maling kuro-kuro tungkol sa arbitral award ng Pilipinas sa South China Sea

This article was updated to correct the spelling of Duterte’s first name.

Comelec: Elections ‘quite peaceful’ despite glitches, violent incidents

This article was updated to correct the designation of Colonel Russel Volckmann.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Imee Marcos falsely claims Marcos Sr. led WWII guerilla unit, awarded U.S. war medals

An earlier version of this article misidentified Singson as Ilocos Sur governor. Singson is an incumbent mayor of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. We apologize for the mistake and thank our reader who caught our attention to this error.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Narvacan Mayor Chavit Singson wrongly claims $650M Marcos Swiss bank deposits are ‘not ill-gotten’

This article was updated to correct the current affiliation of Dr. Melvin Sanicas. The earlier version of the story stated his previous affiliation with Takeda Vaccines, Inc.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: PAO chief Acosta wrongly claims vaccinated individuals ‘don’t have immunity’ vs COVID-19

This article was updated to correct a typographical error.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Infectious diseases expert’s claim on ‘science’ behind face shields needs context

This article was updated to include the comment of Comelec’s Administrative Services Department (dated Nov. 17).

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