VERA FILES FACT CHECK: The world will NOT be dark for 3 straight days
A Facebook reel claimed that three days of darkness will envelop the earth starting April 8. This is false.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos DID NOT declare war on China
A YouTube video suggests that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared war against China,and that he will be expelling the Chinese ambassador. This is not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video of Jessica Soho promoting a food supplement AI-ALTERED
A video of broadcaster Jessica Soho supposedly endorsing a product for ovarian cancer has circulated on Facebook. This is fake and uses clips manipulated through artificial intelligence.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video on ‘16 US-JP-PH ships’ entering West Philippine Sea MISLEADS
A Facebook reel claims that 16 warships of the United States, Japan and the Philippines have entered the West Philippine Sea in a “high-alert” situation. This is misleading.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video DOES NOT show US-AU troops’ arrival in PH
A video uploaded on Facebook (FB) claims to show the United States and Australia’s military vehicles and personnel’s “rapid response” and arrival in the Philippines. This is false.
