VERA FILES FACT CHECK: PCG did NOT fire water cannon vs China
A YouTube channel concocted a fake story that the Philippine Coast Guard engaged in a water cannon fight with Chinese militia near Ayungin Shoal.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT retrieve so-called family wealth in Singapore
A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Bongbong Marcos recovered his family’s bank account in Singapore. Not true. The president’s official visit this month had nothing to do with reclaiming their purported bank deposits.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Mocha Uson did NOT call Sara Duterte stupid
Netizens on FB and X falsely claimed that Mocha Uson called VP Sara Duterte stupid.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Viral video of eroding land NOT in the Philippines
As the Philippines experienced a series of typhoons, Filipino FB users circulated a video of houses on a river bank about to be swept away by raging water. The clip was taken seven years ago in Nepal.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Vlogger makes MISLEADING claims about Marcos era
A video made inaccurate claims about roles played by former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former senator Ninoy Aquino in Philippine history.
