Archive - FACT CHECK Year 2024 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: Video on ‘16 US-JP-PH ships’ entering West Philippine Sea MISLEADS A Facebook reel claims that 16 warships of the United States, Japan and the Philippines have entered the West Philippine Sea in a “high-alert” situation. This is misleading. By VERA FILES | Mar 26, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video DOES NOT show US-AU troops’ arrival in PH A video uploaded on Facebook (FB) claims to show the United States and Australia’s military vehicles and personnel’s “rapid response” and arrival in the Philippines. This is false. By VERA FILES | Mar 26, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte DID NOT lead police, military attack on Malacañang Two YouTube videos claim that former president Rodrigo Duterte, together with the police and military, have stormed Malacañang supposedly to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This never happened. By VERA FILES | Mar 26, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Chinese ships did NOT set PH vessel on fire Claiming that another Chinese ship harassed another Philippine vessel on the West Philippine Sea, a video on YouTube falsely showed a photo of an alleged Philippine ship set ablaze. By VERA FILES | Mar 25, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video FALSELY claims US, PH jets dropped bombs over Scarborough Shoal A YouTube video’s headline and thumbnail claim that fighter jets from the United States and the Philippines released bombs in Scarborough Shoal making China panic. This is not true. By VERA FILES | Mar 22, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos has NOT resigned as president A video on YouTube is claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos has stepped down from the presidency. This is false. By VERA FILES | Mar 22, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte NOT dead A video on YouTube is erroneously claiming that former President Rodrigo Duterte has died. This is false. By VERA FILES | Mar 22, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos NOT first president to visit Basilan A video on YouTube is claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos is the first ever Philippines president to step foot in Basilan. This is not true. By VERA FILES | Mar 22, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Is there a ‘fourth mode’ of Cha-cha? Former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno said adopting such an interpretation to forward RBH Nos. 6 and 7 “will invite a serious constitutional challenge” because Bernas’ personal views were “never discussed” by the framers of the 1987 Constitution. By VERA Files | Mar 22, 2024 | 9-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA Files Fact Check: NO P5,000 cash aid for PhilSys ID holders Several videos on Facebook are claiming that registering with the Philippine Identification System makes a person eligible for cash assistance. This is fake. By VERA FILES | Mar 21, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA Files Fact Check: KOJC members did NOT protest in front of Malacañang A video on YouTube falsely claimed that members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ staged a protest in front of Malacañang to overthrow President Ferdinand Marcos. By VERA FILES | Mar 21, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Post on controversial Chocolate Hills resort location NEEDS CONTEXT A viral post on Facebook claims that the controversial resort in Bohol was actually not part of the Chocolate Hills in the town of Carmen since it is located in another town. This needs context. By VERA FILES | Mar 20, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 … 43 Older posts
