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VERA Files is a verified signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network. It is also part of Meta's third-party fact-checking program that aims to fight misinformation and disinformation spread on the internet. With support from the National Endowment of Democracy, the team tracks and debunks false claims, flip-flops, misleading statements of public officials and figures. VERA Files is a verified signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network.

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FACT CHECK: Remulla did NOT resign as DILG Secretary

By VERA Files

Jun 16, 2026

2-minute read

A YouTube video also circulating on Facebook claims that Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has resigned from his post. This is not true.

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FACT CHECK: Old news report used to MISLEAD that Duterte is missing from ICC custody

By VERA Files

Jun 15, 2026

2-minute read

A video circulating online is claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte has gone missing from the custody of the International Criminal Court. This is misleading.

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FACT CHECK: Cases of Duterte father and daughter before int’l and local courts NOT dismissed

By VERA Files

Jun 15, 2026

3-minute read

Two YouTube videos claim that the crimes against humanity and impeachment cases faced by former president Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara, respectively, have been junked. This is false.

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FACT CHECK: Contrary to online claim, China’s floating platform still within Bajo de Masinloc

By VERA Files

Jun 15, 2026

3-minute read

A Facebook page posted an alleged satellite image claiming that the Chinese floating structure spotted within the disputed Bajo de Masinloc has disappeared. This is not true.

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FACT CHECK: Video of collapsing building after 7.8 magnitude quake in GenSan, NOT Davao

By VERA Files

Jun 10, 2026

2-minute read

A viral reaction video on Facebook claims that a "minor earthquake" toppled a building housing a fastfood restaurant and a radio station in Davao. This is wrong.

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FACT CHECK: Posts of Marcos rushed to hospital as Blue Ribbon hearing starts CLICKBAIT

Facebook posts claiming President Marcos was rushed to the hospital as Blue Ribbon hearings resumed are clickbait. The image used is AI-generated and previously debunked.

By VERA Files

Jun 16, 2026

2-minute read

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FACT CHECK: Video shows strong waves in Isabela, NOT tsunami in Sarangani

A Facebook video claiming to show a tsunami hitting Sarangani after the June 8 magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake is misleading. The footage shows storm surges in Dinapigue, Isabela, during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan in November 2025.

By VERA Files

Jun 16, 2026

2-minute read

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FACT CHECK: NO SC ruling declaring Cayetano Senate President, invalidating Gatchalian position

A YouTube video is claiming the Supreme Court had issued a decision invalidating Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian's position as temporary Senate President and declaring Sen. Alan Cayetano as Senate President. This is false.

By VERA Files

Jun 10, 2026

2-minute read

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FACT CHECK: HINDI tinanggal sa Senado si Bato

By VERA Files | Mar 19, 2026

FACT CHECK: WALANG ayudang P150K sa uuwing OFWs galing digmaan sa Middle East

By VERA Files | Mar 11, 2026

FACT CHECK: WALANG 25K ayuda para sa mga may national ID

By VERA Files | Feb 16, 2026

FACT CHECK: HINDI bagong Senate President si Loren Legarda

By VERA Files | Feb 6, 2026

FACT CHECK: PEKE ang pictures nina Sen. Risa, Fr. Flavie na nakatingin sa ‘figurine’ ni Kian Delos Santos

By VERA Files | Feb 6, 2026

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News

More moves to regulate online disinformation

Efforts to regulate online disinformation have intensified in the Philippines, with lawmakers proposing new penalties and authorities launching initiatives with major news organisations. These moves come as the news media industry is being reshaped by shifts in distribution, platform use, and audience behaviour, alongside persistent press freedom concerns.

By Yvonne T. Chua

Jun 16, 2026

5-minute read

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Commentary

Public office reduced as social stigma

Kapit-tuko is a term notoriously used in Tagalog culture. To “hold on like a gecko” carries a social stigma of being overly clingy out of despair, in the process manipulating things just to hold on to a person or position.

By Antonio J. Montalvan II

Jun 6, 2026

4-minute read

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Podcast

All Eyes on AI – Usapang Deepfakes, Disinformation at Digital Literacy

Sa special episode ng What The F?! Podcast, tatalakayin ng VERA Files kasama si Engr. Ben Hur Pintor – Digital security advocate at Co-founder ng Smart CT, kung paano nakakaapekto ang paglaganap ng AI sa matagal ng problema ng disimpormasyon at anu-ano ang pwedeng gawin para mapalakas ang digital literacy sa bansa.

By VERA Files

Dec 19, 2025

1-minute read

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