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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video shows clips from different countries, NOT Israel

A Facebook Reel claims to show several clips taken in Israel this month. These clips were given a false context.

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Nov 16, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: KULANG SA KONTEKSTO ang pahayag ni AFP Chief Brawner tungkol sa umuugong na ‘destabilization’

Humarap sa media si AFP Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr. para linawin ang nauna niyang pahayag na may destabilization efforts laban sa administrasyong Marcos. Nangangailangan ito ng konteksto.

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Nov 16, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB Reel DOES NOT show Iran exploding gas station in Israel

A video posted on FB claims to show a gas station in Israel exploded by Iran amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This is false.

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Nov 15, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte’s statement on confidential funds MISLEADS

Duterte asked the senators that the amount for confidential funds be reallocated instead to the DepEd’s National Learning Recovery Program.

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Nov 15, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO P1K increase in SSS pension

A YouTube video falsely claimed that Social Security System pensioners will receive a P1,000 increase in their monthly allotments.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Marcos order to remove Arroyo from Congress

A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had removed Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from her post.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Netizens’ claim about incoming ‘super typhoon’ has NO BASIS

Netizens claim to have predicted a super typhoon to hit the Philippines by Nov. 20. This has no basis.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Willie Revillame did NOT lecture Robin Padilla

A Facebook video falsely claimed that TV show host Willie Revillame lectured Sen. Robin Padilla.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim on Chinese rocket ‘falling’ in PH NEEDS CONTEXT

A YouTube video claiming that China has launched a rocket that will potentially hit the Philippines needs context.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Old, FALSE fish warnings in Mindanao revived

Netizens recirculated a bogus warning that discourages the public from eating fish supposedly infected with HIV.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Willie Ong NOT beaten up on live TV, report is FAKE

A “news report” that claims Dr. Willie Ong was beaten up at a live TV show is fake. This is a modus operandi to sell a product.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Clips show Russian rocket launch, NOT Israel-Hamas war

Videos of Russian soldiers and weapons were misappropriated as footage of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Nov 14, 2023

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