VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Old photos of earthquake-damaged buildings in Taiwan FALSELY passed off as new
All three images of damaged edifices were from earthquakes that struck Taiwan years ago, reverse image search shows.
Online Posts
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FAKE ‘pabahay’ and ‘P10K ayuda’ from BBM-Sara
A photo in Facebook claims President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte are giving away free housing and cash assistance to Filipinos online. Not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Russia’s Putin was NOT ambushed
A Filipino Facebook page published a video claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been ambushed and is allegedly “in serious danger.” This is FALSE.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Netizens fall for SATIRE on burying Queen Elizabeth’s corgis alive
A tweet claiming that the late Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis will be “buried alive with her,” is a satire.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Dr. Willie Ong DID NOT endorse a cure for skin diseases
An old fake video that showed cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong recommending a gel that can allegedly heal scars, stretch marks, keloids, pimples, and acne continues to deceive netizens.
