VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Netizens’ claim about incoming ‘super typhoon’ has NO BASIS
Netizens claim to have predicted a super typhoon to hit the Philippines by Nov. 20. This has no basis.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Willie Revillame did NOT lecture Robin Padilla
A Facebook video falsely claimed that TV show host Willie Revillame lectured Sen. Robin Padilla.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim on Chinese rocket ‘falling’ in PH NEEDS CONTEXT
A YouTube video claiming that China has launched a rocket that will potentially hit the Philippines needs context.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Old, FALSE fish warnings in Mindanao revived
Netizens recirculated a bogus warning that discourages the public from eating fish supposedly infected with HIV.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Willie Ong NOT beaten up on live TV, report is FAKE
A “news report” that claims Dr. Willie Ong was beaten up at a live TV show is fake. This is a modus operandi to sell a product.
