VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Japan DID NOT declare war on China over WPS row
Japan has not declared war against China nor did it conduct a military operation to drive away Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, contrary to a YouTube video’s claim.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Part of circulating clip shows Chile wildfires, NOT Iran’s attack on Israel
A Facebook reel contained a clip supposedly showing fires engulfing areas in Israel after Iran’s retaliatory airstrikes on April 14. The video is old and shows wildfires in Chile early this year.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Sara DID NOT resign, video of Marcos snub SPLICED
A video circulating on YouTube and TikTok claims that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has resigned and that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. snubbed her while greeting other government officials. These are not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Philippine Coast Guard warns against FAKE recruitment calls on FB
The Philippine Coast Guard warned people against fake recruitment announcements on Facebook promising a salary of P43,800.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: SATIRICAL post on Duterte-Carpio’s alleged discharge from AFP spreads on FB
A satirical post on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio was dismissed from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
