VERA FILES FACT CHECK: OLD videos passed off as scenes from recent Japan quake
A compilation video bore clips from previous calamities to falsely claim that they show scenes from the 7.6 quake that jolted Japan on New Year’s Day.
Online Posts
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Super Typhoon ‘Alakdan’ is threatening to hit the Philippines
A YouTube video claims that a Super Typhoon named Alakdan has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and will make landfall in the country. This is fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Liza Ong NOT endorsing unregistered prostate cream
A video on Facebook is claiming that doctor Liza Ong is endorsing Sumifun topical cream which allegedly cures an inflamed prostate. This is fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: South Korea did NOT send its navy to WPS
A YouTube video is claiming that South Korea sent its navy to the West Philippine Sea to fight China. This is misleading.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO ‘new COVID-19 wave’ in Metro Manila
A text message about an alleged new wave of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila is circulating on Facebook and private messaging. This is not true.
