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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).

VERA FILES FACT SHEET: The P536-M deal between F2 Logistics and Comelec

This page has been updated to correct the name of the ruling party. An earlier version of this article reflected the incorrect “Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas – Lakas ng Bayan” instead of “Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan”.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte falsely claims LP gave water concession to Ayalas

This story was updated on Oct. 20, 2021 to correct the name of Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas’ communications director, Kristine Facto. We apologize for the mistake

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Viral photos of buildings lighted pink MISLEADING
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