VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FALSE posts on Philippine currency spread on social media
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) branded as fake a P500 banknote featuring a tarsier and a P150 bill featuring a portrait of Jose Rizal.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Sammi Egg Essence Mask NOT FDA-registered
Several FB pages uploaded videos claiming Dr. Vicki Belo and other Filipina actresses are promoting an egg mask that “moisturizes and brightens skin” and “prevents acne and aging.” These are fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FALSE list of ‘LTO’ motorcycle fines circulates
Netizens are sharing an inaccurate tally of fines supposedly imposed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on motorcycle owners who violate the law.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: GTA V gameplay FALSELY labeled as Nepal plane crash footage
A recording of a popular video game made to look like footage of the fatal Jan. 15 plane crash in Nepal is currently circulating among Filipinos on social media.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Another video FALSELY claims Marcos sacked Remulla
A video on social media purports that President Bongbong Marcos removed Justice Secretary Boying Remulla from his post. This is not true.
