VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB video NEEDS CONTEXT, K-12 not abolished
A video on Facebook talks about the “sudden” CHED memorandum on halting the admission of senior high school students. This needs context.
Online Posts
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: OLD videos passed off as scenes from recent Japan quake
A compilation video bore clips from previous calamities to falsely claim that they show scenes from the 7.6 quake that jolted Japan on New Year’s Day.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Super Typhoon ‘Alakdan’ is threatening to hit the Philippines
A YouTube video claims that a Super Typhoon named Alakdan has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and will make landfall in the country. This is fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Liza Ong NOT endorsing unregistered prostate cream
A video on Facebook is claiming that doctor Liza Ong is endorsing Sumifun topical cream which allegedly cures an inflamed prostate. This is fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: South Korea did NOT send its navy to WPS
A YouTube video is claiming that South Korea sent its navy to the West Philippine Sea to fight China. This is misleading.
