VERA FILES FACT CHECK: ‘Sinusitis spray’ ads on FB are FAKE
Several Facebook posts are advertising an “all-natural” nasal spray that guarantees to cure sinusitis and rhinitis within seven to 14 days. These are scams.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Impostor site posts FAKE ‘ANC’ story on ‘instant cure’ for cataract, glaucoma
A website posing as ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) published a report on a product that allegedly treats two eye conditions without surgery. Cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong supposedly developed the cure.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Time Capsule ad of local celebrities, Vicki Belo FAKE
Fake advertisements are again circulating on Facebook (FB) featuring actresses and dermatologist Vicki Belo promoting a “magical gel” that works against scars, acne, melasma and other skin problems.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bantag reinstated as BuCor chief NOT TRUE
A video on Facebook (FB) is erroneously claiming that suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag has been reinstated. This is not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos presidency NOT predicted by Nostradamus
A video repeats an untrue claim that a 16th-century astrologer Nostradamus predicted President Bongbong Marcos’ win in the 2022 elections.
