Archive - FACT CHECK Year 2025 all 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Items per page 30 12 18 24 30 FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: ICC has NOT ruled on Duterte interim release plea Videos posted on YouTube and Facebook falsely claim that former president Rodrigo Duterte can now be released from detention following the alleged approval of his defense team's request for his interim release to an undisclosed country. By VERA Files | Jun 17, 2025 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Video of Marcos endorsing ‘trading program with Elon Musk’ AI-MANIPULATED A video of President Bongbong Marcos supposedly endorsing a trading platform in partnership with Tesla CEO Elon Musk is circulating online. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jun 16, 2025 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Start of classes NOT moved to June 23 A post is circulating online claiming that the start of classes has been moved to June 23, 2025. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jun 16, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: FAKE graphic card on Duterte return used to promote online product The International Criminal Court did not allow former president Rodrigo Duterte to return to the Philippines, contrary to a claim circulating online. By VERA FILES | Jun 16, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: OLD photos passed off as aftermath of June 12 Air India plane crash Photo compilations uploaded by Filipino netizens bore two old photos unrelated to the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12. By VERA FILES | Jun 16, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Coney Reyes did NOT endorse stroke treatment Coney Reyes has not publicly shared any narrative about suffering a stroke. This is a fraudulent ad. By VERA FILES | Jun 16, 2025 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: NO tsunami, violent eruption at Taal Volcano A Facebook page is spreading a fake post claiming an eruption and tsunami occurred at Taal Volcano. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jun 13, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: VP Sara impeachment case NOT ‘functionally dismissed’ The clip of Sen. Francis Tolentino’s speech was only a manifestation. The impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte was remanded to the House of Representatives on June 10 but “is not dismissed” according to Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano. By VERA Files | Jun 13, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: ICC judges NOT imprisoned A YouTube video claims that four judges of the ICC have been imprisoned following sanctions by the United States. Not true. By VERA Files | Jun 13, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Escudero’s statement taken OUT OF CONTEXT; Duterte impeachment trial continues Social media posts claimed that the impeachment trial against VP Sara Duterte will no longer continue. This is not true. By VERA Files | Jun 13, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Duterte NOT coming back home with help from Chiz Senate President Chiz Escudero did not help former president Rodrigo Duterte return to the Philippines, contrary to the claim in a TikTok video. By VERA FILES | Jun 11, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: ICC did NOT dismiss case vs Duterte A fake graphic posted on Facebook falsely claims the International Criminal Court has dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. By VERA FILES | Jun 11, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: List of NCAP CCTV camera locations is FAKE A copy-and-pasted list of locations where CCTV cameras are situated for the implementation of NCAP is circulating on Facebook. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jun 11, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: NO educational cash aid from DSWD A TikTok video is claiming that the DSWD is providing educational cash assistance ranging from P2,000 to P6,000 to students from elementary to college level. By VERA FILES | Jun 10, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Circulating graphic on ‘Super Typhoon Auring’ FAKE A Facebook page uploaded a news graphic about a supposed "Super Typhoon Auring" inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility this June. This is fabricated. By VERA FILES | Jun 9, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT SHEET: Impeachment sa Pilipinas sa paglipas ng mga taon Habang hinihintay ng bansa ang resolusyon kung matutuloy ang paglilitis kay Vice President Sara Duterte sa ika-20 Kongreso pagkatapos nitong magtipun-tipon sa Hulyo, balikan natin ang kasaysayan at pagkakasunud-sunod ng mga kaso ng impeachment sa bansa. By Rhoanne De Guzman | Jun 9, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Luis Manzano has NOT passed away Over 110 Facebook posts and nearly 50 articles spread the news that actor Luis Manzano has passed away. These are all fake. By VERA Files | Jun 9, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Fear-mongering warnings about ‘The Big One’ spread on FB Religious interest Facebook pages spread an exaggerated and fear-mongering warning about The Big One this May. By VERA Files | Jun 9, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: NO ‘new law’ prohibiting PH from borrowing money A video circulating online claims that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos has signed a new law preventing the Philippines from borrowing money. This is false. By VERA Files | Jun 9, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT SHEET: Ano ang maaasahan sa impeachment trial ni Sara Duterte Ang tanong kung pwedeng ipagpatuloy ng papasok na 20th Congress—na magsisimula ng termino sa tanghali ng Hunyo 30 ngunit magpupulong bilang isang legislative body sa Hulyo 28—ang proseso ng impeachment o hindi ay nananatiling walang katiyakan. By Kiara Ysabel Gorrospe | Jun 7, 2025 | 9-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT SHEET: What to expect from the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte The question on whether or not the incoming 20th Congress—whose term begins at noon on June 30 but will convene as a legislative body on July 28—could continue the impeachment process remains unsettled. By Kiara Ysabel Gorrospe | Jun 7, 2025 | 9-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT SHEET: Impeachment in the Philippines through the years As the nation awaits the resolution of whether Vice President Sara Duterte's trial could proceed during the 20th Congress after it convenes in July, let's look back at the history and timeline of impeachment cases in the country. By Rhoanne De Guzman | Jun 6, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Escudero did NOT dismiss Duterte impeachment case A YouTube video claimed that Senate President Chiz Escudero has junked the impeachment case against VP Sara Duterte. This is false. By VERA FILES | Jun 5, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Claim that Torre removed as PNP chief MISLEADS A YouTube video falsely suggests that newly appointed PNP chief General Nicolas Torre III has been sacked from his post. By VERA Files | Jun 5, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Graphic saying Duterte will return to PH FAKE A graphic on Facebook claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte is returning to the Philippines after three months of detention in the Netherlands. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jun 5, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: BFP is NOT hiring teachers as fire inspectors Several Facebook pages circulated a fake hiring announcement inviting teachers to become fire inspectors at the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). By VERA Files | Jun 5, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Class suspension on June 16 due to Mpox FAKE Classes on June 16, 2025, are not suspended due to the spread of Mpox, contrary to claims circulating online. By VERA Files | Jun 4, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Video shows ICC judges taking oath, NOT dismissing Duterte case A Facebook reel claims that the ICC has dismissed with finality the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is false. By VERA FILES | Jun 3, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: SM impostor pages post FAKE Casio G-Shock sale The pages that promoted the discounts are impostors. Casio has been warning since 2024 against third-party resellers who offer discounts and ask for payment or personal information. By VERA Files | Jun 3, 2025 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: DOH says NO lockdown due to monkeypox A public advisory on the supposed implementation of a lockdown in the country to contain the rapid transmission of mpox virus is circulating on Facebook. This is false. By VERA FILES | Jun 3, 2025 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 2 3 4 … 12 Older posts