VERA FILES FACT CHECK: DECEPTIVE video promotes unregistered diabetes supplement
A diabetes supplement is being peddled through a video with the product image displayed beside the FDA seal.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NAIA has NOT been renamed Manila Int’l Airport
A video erroneously claiming that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has reverted its name to the Manila International Airport (MIA) has been circulating online via Facebook. The FB posts came out a day before the 39th death anniversary of the opposition leader.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Lishou slimming capsule NOT FDA-registered or doctor-recommended
Multiple Facebook posts are endorsing a “slimming capsule” called Lishou, which claims to be a doctor-recommended supplement that can effectively remove fat within one week. It is a false claim.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB page MISREPRESENTS Willie Ong to promote fungal cream
An imposter FB used the names and faces of Dr. Willie Ong and his wife, Dr. Liza Ramoso-Ong, in promoting and erroneously claiming that a product called Zudaifu Fungal Cream treats allergies and itchiness of the skin.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Another video on Robredo ‘going behind bars’ over COA flags MISLEADS
A Facebook post falsely implied that Leni Robredo is heading to prison.
