VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim that PH allowing Japanese troops in its military bases NEEDS CONTEXT
A YouTube video’s headline claimed that the Philippines recently allowed the Japanese military to occupy its military bases. This is misleading.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT declare a revolutionary government
Amid recent moves to amend the Constitution, a video on YouTube is claiming that President Bongbong Marcos has established a revolutionary government. This is false.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video shows police response to brawls and looting, NOT alien invasion in Miami
A clip showing several police cars rushing to Miami mall due to supposed alien sightings is circulating among Filipino netizens. This is not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video does NOT show New Year’s Day tsunami in Japan
A Facebook page falsely claimed that this video of a tsunami was taken after the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on Jan. 1.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Photo showing Panay blackout from space FAKE
An old satellite image of the Philippines was edited to make it appear as though the recent blackout in Panay island was visible from space. This is fake.
