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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Contrary to Cayetano’s claim, all gov’t officials, even presidents, are bound by law to be respectful

The Administrative Code of 1987 does not make distinctions among public officials.

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Apr 4, 2018

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VERAfied: A DIY guide to fact checking and fighting fake news

Hone your fact checking skills with this guide.

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Apr 2, 2018

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How good a fact-checker are you? 2.0

Today, April 2, is International Fact-Checking Day. Find out if you have what it takes to be a fact checker.

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Apr 2, 2018

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THIS WEEK IN FAKE NEWS: CNN PH anchor Pinky Webb taking notice Trillanes is crazy UNTRUE

This fake report trended on social media this week. Don’t believe it.

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Mar 30, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: In his own words: Respecting women, Duterte-style

"Kailan ba ako nagbastos ng babae?"

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Mar 26, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Without citing hard evidence, Duterte keeps revising the number of Filipino drug addicts

Only in recent months did the president correct himself.

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Mar 23, 2018

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THIS WEEK IN FAKE NEWS: NO evidence CIA, Omidyar, Soros are plotting to oust Duterte through ICC

This fake report trended on social media this week. Don’t believe it.

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Mar 23, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Panelo’s claim about the U.S. and ICC misleading

The U.S. signed the Rome Statute but did not ratify it.

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Mar 22, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte says he’s barred from seeking public office after his term. Is that so?

President Rodrigo Duterte falsely claimed he is barred from seeking “any public office” after his term expires.

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Mar 19, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Impostor site posts FAKE NEWS claiming actor The Rock praised Duterte

Tweaking the domain name of a news outfit is a common trick used by fake news site creators to deceive online users.

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Mar 16, 2018

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THIS WEEK IN FAKE NEWS: Marcos NOT vice president by March 19

This fake report trended on social media this week. Don’t believe it.

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Mar 16, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: PHL’s notice of withdrawal from ICC is the latest in a string of inconsistent Palace responses to war on drugs probe

Palace spokesperson Roque earlier claimed he discussed the ICC probe 'extensively' with Duterte who he said 'welcomes' it.

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Mar 14, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Duterte complains about his salary and lack of allowance; here’s why he can’t just be given his ‘ideal’ P1M pay

The Constitution prohibits any salary increase or decrease for the president and vice president during their tenure.

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Mar 13, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Palace spox Roque misleads with anti-red tape law claim

The expanded version has not yet been signed into law by the president.

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Mar 9, 2018

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THIS WEEK IN FAKE NEWS: Duterte DID NOT top a recent TIME 100 ‘most influential’ poll

This fake report trended on social media this week. Don’t believe it.

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Mar 9, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Debunking Palace spox Roque’s false claims about the Ombudsman probe on Duterte’s wealth

Roque made several false claims about the Ombudsman’s powers.

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Mar 6, 2018

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THIS WEEK IN FAKE NEWS: NO, the whole world is NOT talking about Duterte’s compassion for overseas Filipino workers

This fake report trended on social media this week. Don’t believe it.

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Mar 2, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte understates his salary again

President Rodrigo Duterte made a wrong claim about his salary in a speech before the 6th Regional Community Defense Group in Dingle, Iloilo on Feb 22.

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Feb 26, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Is Ninoy Aquino a national hero?

We checked. The NHCP supports the claim.

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Feb 24, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Calida falsely claims Duterte immunity exempts him from ICC probe, accuses CHR of bragging about probing the president

Duterte’s immunity from suit during his tenure does not stop the ICC from investigating him.

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Feb 23, 2018

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THIS WEEK IN FAKE NEWS: Kuwait DID NOT give ‘all-out support’ to abused OFWs on Duterte’s orders

This fake report trended on social media this week. Don’t believe it.

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Feb 23, 2018

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THIS WEEK IN FAKE NEWS: Ex-health chief Garin DID NOT turn against Aquino

This fake report trended on social media this week. Don’t believe it.

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Feb 16, 2018

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VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Timeline of the controversy on Duterte’s wealth

In the latest of a saga that dates back to the 2016 elections, at the center of which is the president’s alleged hidden wealth, Solicitor General Jose Calida revealed that the Office of the Ombudsman has “closed and terminated” the plunder complaint Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV filed against then Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

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Feb 16, 2018

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BUHAY KA PA BA? Portrait of a president as a source of disinformation

This video was first presented at the Democracy and Disinformation conference.

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Feb 13, 2018

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