VERA FILES FACT CHECK: UP budget slashed by P2.5B NOT yet final
A Facebook video is falsely claiming that the significantly reduced 2023 budget of the University of the Philippines system has been approved.
Online Posts
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Post claiming therapeutic effect of paragis NEEDS CONTEXT
A Facebook page claims that paragis can treat a myriad of diseases, including cancer, cysts, and irregular menstruation. This needs context.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Robredo and DSWD Sec. Tulfo’s meeting was arranged, NOT unplanned
A vlogger falsely claimed that former vice president Leni Robredo visited Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo without an appointment.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Ninoy Aquino’s conviction was OVERTURNED
A netizen posted a graphic of former senator Ninoy Aquino and claimed that he was a convicted criminal. This needs context.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Unrelated photos MISREPRESENTED as ‘Megamall sale crowd’
Several photos uploaded on Facebook that advertised the sale of an air conditioner were not taken at SM Megamall as the post claimed.
