Archive - FACT CHECK Year 2023 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: Rodrigo Duterte’s statement on NTF-ELCAC NEEDS CONTEXT Former president Rodrigo Duterte has claimed that the NTF-ELCAC was a “very successful” initiative of the AFP in reducing the number of communist insurgents. This needs context. By VERA Files | Nov 29, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: VP Sara echoes Marcos’ claim on ICC jurisdiction needs context Reacting to recent discussions in the House of Representatives about cooperating with the ICC in its investigation of the previous administration’s war on drugs, Vice President Sara Duterte echoed claims on the ICC jurisdiction that lack context. By VERA Files | Nov 29, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: De Lima NOT dead A week after former Sen. Leila de Lima was granted bail, a YouTube video claimed that she was killed. This is not true. By VERA FILES | Nov 28, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO tsunami hitting provinces of Mindanao A graphic circulating online claims that a tsunami will strike several provinces of Mindanao. This is not true By VERA FILES | Nov 28, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FALSE claim on DepEd adding ‘Grade 13’ level circulates anew A graphic online claims a “Grade 13” level was added to the basic education system. This is false and has been debunked since 2020. By VERA FILES | Nov 28, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: US did NOT withdraw support for Israel US President Joe Biden did not withdraw his support for Israel, and the US currently does not have troops in Israel. By VERA FILES | Nov 28, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Willie Ong NOT promoting apple cider vinegar gummies An impostor FB page falsely claimed that cardiologist Willie Ong endorsed Fitgum apple cider vinegar gummies. By VERA FILES | Nov 28, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos changes tune on the possibility of PH rejoining ICC From saying in August 2022 that the Philippines “has no intention” of rejoining the ICC, Marcos now says the Philippines’ return to the Netherlands-based tribunal is “under study.” By VERA Files | Nov 25, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: ‘Phivolcs prediction’ of possible quakes in Mindanao FAKE The Office of Civil Defense debunked a viral post about a possible earthquake in Surigao, Cagayan de Oro, and Misamis Oriental as fake. By VERA Files | Nov 24, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Circulating megamouth shark photos are OLD, NOT related to recent Mindanao quake FB netizens are sharing photos of lifeless megamouth sharks on shores, with many linking it to the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit Mindanao areas last Nov. 17. These posts are false. The photos were from 2014 and 2015. By VERA Files | Nov 24, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: China did NOT invade Ilocos A YouTube video is erroneously claiming that China has invaded the Ilocos region. This is not true and the video was clickbait. By VERA Files | Nov 24, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: DOH, Ted Herbosa NOT endorsing a product for osteoarthritis A website is selling a product for osteoarthritis supposedly recommended by the DOH and its secretary Ted Herbosa. This is yet another fake ad using the health agency’s name. By VERA Files | Nov 24, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 46 Older posts