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

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.

By VERA Files

Jun 15, 2026

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

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.

By VERA Files

Jun 15, 2026

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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

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

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.

By VERA Files

Jun 10, 2026

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FACT CHECK: Repatriation flight video MISREPRESENTED as footage of ‘maleta’ delivery

A video of suitcases allegedly containing money being delivered is circulating online, supposedly as evidence to the claims of the 18 self-confessed bagmen of Zaldy Co. This is false.

By VERA Files

Jun 10, 2026

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FACT CHECK: Photos of Duterte in ICC courtroom AI-GENERATED

A pro-Duterte Facebook page posted AI-generated photos falsely showing the former president inside the ICC courtroom. The images are AI-generated. Duterte has never appeared in person at any ICC hearing.

By VERA Files

Jun 9, 2026

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FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT order halt to trash collection in Davao City

A Facebook post falsely claims President Marcos ordered the DENR to stop garbage collection in Davao City. DENR Region 11 denied this, calling it fake news.

By VERA Files

Jun 9, 2026

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FACT CHECK: Senate media did NOT applaud Cayetano for ‘unifier’ remark

A video of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is being amplified on Facebook claiming that members of the Senate media clapped for him during a press briefing on June 4. This is false.

By VERA Files

Jun 9, 2026

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FACT CHECK: Viral video message of Zaldy Co AI-GENERATED

Viral posts circulating online are claiming that former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co has a new video message. This is fake and made using AI.

By VERA Files

Jun 9, 2026

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FACT CHECK: Post claiming Imee bared Tito Sotto’s plan to pit Vico vs Sara Duterte in 2028 FAKE

A Facebook post claims Sen. Imee Marcos has revealed Sen. Tito Sotto's plan to pit his nephew, Vico Sotto, against Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential elections. This is fake.

By VERA Files

Jun 8, 2026

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FACT CHECK: Cayetano did NOT resign as Senate president; NO new successor after June 3 shakeup

Some netizens on Facebook allege that Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano resigned as the chamber's president, while others said Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian succeeded him. Both claims are false.

By VERA Files

Jun 5, 2026

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