VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO attack vs China, videos used unrelated images
Two videos on YouTube showed several photos allegedly of several United States, Japan and Australian forces rushing to attack China. This is not true.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Abalos DID NOT resign as DILG chief
Amid doubts over the transparency of a recent multi-billion drug haul in Batangas, a YouTube video claimed that Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. has resigned. This is not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FALSE tips on combating heat wave reappear on FB
Multiple Facebook pages and users reshared a series of incorrect tips on dealing with the country’s ongoing heat wave.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: AI-generated ad uses Willie Ong, Manny Pacquiao for bogus health site
A fake ad on Facebook carried a digitally-edited video of cardiologist Willie Ong and former senator Manny Pacquiao, luring people into a bogus health site.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video features 2023 airshow, NOT Iranian planes attacking Israel
A video compilation supposedly showing Iranian aircraft attacking Israel has been shared on Facebook. This is false.
