VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Texts warning phone users of ‘cosmic ray radiation’ a HOAX
A chain message advising netizens to turn off their cellphones at night as precaution against “deadly cosmic ray radiation” is a hoax.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: De Lima NOT dead
A week after former Sen. Leila de Lima was granted bail, a YouTube video claimed that she was killed. This is not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO tsunami hitting provinces of Mindanao
A graphic circulating online claims that a tsunami will strike several provinces of Mindanao. This is not true
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FALSE claim on DepEd adding ‘Grade 13’ level circulates anew
A graphic online claims a “Grade 13” level was added to the basic education system. This is false and has been debunked since 2020.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: US did NOT withdraw support for Israel
US President Joe Biden did not withdraw his support for Israel, and the US currently does not have troops in Israel.
