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.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Marcos gold in Philippines-Australia meeting agenda
A YouTube video implied that President Bongbong Marcos and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's meeting had something to do with retrieving the Marcos family’s purported gold being kept in Australia. Not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video of collapsed building NOT from 2023 Morocco quake
A video of a building supposedly destroyed by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that recently jolted Morocco is circulating among Filipino netizens. The video was taken in 2020.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Circulating FB reel of tornado in a ‘coastal town’ is FAKE
A video of a massive tornado described as having ravaged a coastal town is making the rounds on Facebook. This is manipulated footage.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video shows 2011 Japan earthquake, NOT ‘11.9’ California quake
A Facebook Reel circulating locally is erroneously claiming that an alleged 11.9 magnitude earthquake recently struck California.
