Archive - FACT CHECK Year 2022 all 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Items per page 12 12 18 24 30 FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Dr. Willie Ong shares symptoms of colds and Omicron, Delta variants that need context Vice presidential candidate Willie Ong said in a health vlog that the common cold and the Omicron and Delta variants of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be determined through the symptoms experienced by patients. This needs context. By VERA Files | Jan 21, 2022 | 7-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Robredo quote on ‘widening pipes to solve water crisis’ is FAKE The fabricated graphic first appeared in April 2019 and was revived this January. By VERA Files | Jan 20, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Candy, calamansi and hot water remedy vs respiratory illnesses has NO BASIS Instead, a health expert recommended lagundi which has been developed by local researchers for use against cough and asthma. By VERA Files | Jan 19, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim that the alleged hacking of voters’ data a plot against Marcos FALSE This is false. An investigation into the alleged hacking is still in progress. By VERA Files | Jan 17, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Graphic shows INCORRECT arguments on COVID-19 vaccination policy The local laws that the ad cited to justify these arguments contradict these assertions. By VERA Files | Jan 14, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Infectious diseases expert’s claim on ‘science’ behind face shields needs context The claim of Edsel Maurice Salvana, an infectious diseases doctor, that there is “science” behind the use of face shields as a defense against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), lacks context. By VERA Files | Jan 14, 2022 | 4-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT SHEET: When and how you should take paracetamol In some parts of the country, people reported a “temporary shortage” of paracetamol brands and flu medication in local pharmacies following a sudden surge in the number of flu-like illnesses and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections after Christmas and due to the spread of the Omicron variant. By VERA Files | Jan 14, 2022 | 6-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte repeats wrong claim that youth offenders go scot-free Discouraging Filipinos to vote for opposition senator and vice presidential aspirant Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, President Rodrigo Duterte again made false claims about the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act that the former had authored. By VERA Files | Jan 14, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Robredo DID NOT say Duterte will declare martial law The original video showing Robredo talking behind a face mask is spliced with audio of an unidentified woman’s voice. By VERA Files | Jan 13, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: COVID-19 vaccines are NOT dangerous While it is true that COVID-19 vaccines have risks of complications, “severe or life-threatening reactions are extremely rare” according to the Department of Health’s (DOH) Frequently Answered Questions page. By VERA Files | Jan 13, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Post comparing symptoms of Omicron, Delta infections, common flu FALSE The DOH affirmed there is no clear distinction in the symptom profiles of an earlier coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection from other virus variants and influenza. By VERA Files | Jan 13, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Graphic makes FALSE claim on Robredo’s campaign ad spending There are no official documents, statements or news reports saying the vice president has spent P500 million in campaign ads for this election where she is running for president. By VERA Files | Jan 12, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 … 43 44 45 46 Older posts
