Archive - FACT CHECK Year all all 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Items per page 30 12 18 24 30 FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Impostor FB pages spread FAKE CHED scholarship posts A graphic circulating on Facebook is claiming that CHED has opened applications for a scholarship program for college students. This is fake By VERA FILES | Nov 30, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Marcos order to imprison De Lima again Two YouTube videos are claiming that President Bongbong Marcos had ordered that former Sen. Leila de Lima be put back in jail. This is not true. By VERA Files | Nov 30, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Texts warning phone users of ‘cosmic ray radiation’ a HOAX A chain message advising netizens to turn off their cellphones at night as precaution against “deadly cosmic ray radiation” is a hoax. By VERA Files | Nov 29, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING 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 FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim that Biden OK’d Navy’s use of force in South China Sea has NO BASIS A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Joe Biden has authorized the US Navy’s use of force in the South China Sea. By VERA Files | Nov 24, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos wrongly claims family landed ‘with nothing’ when exiled in Hawaii The Marcos family did not go into exile empty-handed. In 1986, the U.S. Customs Services seized sets of jewelry, valued in 1991 at $436,420 to $559,630, that the Marcoses brought with them to Honolulu. By VERA Files | Nov 23, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Marcos order to expel Castro, Manuel from Congress A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has removed party list lawmakers France Castro and Raoul Manuel from Congress. By VERA Files | Nov 22, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Iran did NOT declare war vs U.S. Contrary to a Facebook video’s claim, Iran did not declare war against the US recently. By VERA Files | Nov 22, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte did NOT resign Three YouTube videos are claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has resigned from her post. This is false. By VERA Files | Nov 20, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FAKE sites for ‘DSWD unemployment assistance’ resurface Bogus websites promising netizens “unemployment assistance” from DSWD are circulating online. By VERA Files | Nov 20, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Roque na ‘hindi nagbigay ng testimonya’ si Duterte laban kay De Lima KULANG SA KONTEKSTO Bagama’t walang opisyal na testimonya si Rodrigo Duterte sa korte, nagbitiw siya ng mga pahayag na inaakusahan si Leila De Lima na sangkot sa illegal drug trading noong kalihim siya ng Department of Justice. By VERA Files | Nov 19, 2023 | 1-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Tono ni Sara Duterte sa isyu ng confidential funds nagbago Naunang ipinahayag ni Sara Duterte na "kalaban ng bayan" ang sinumang kumokontra sa confidential funds. By VERA Files | Nov 18, 2023 | 1-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Now that he is no longer president, Duterte says solving corruption is ‘easy’ Toward the end of his six-year presidency, Rodrigo Duterte said “nobody can stop corruption.” No longer in power, he now says “it is easy” to control this menace. By VERA Files | Nov 17, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video DOES NOT show Japanese jets sent to West Philippine Sea A YouTube video claims to show jets dispatched by Japan to the West Philippine Sea to show support to the Philippines. This is false. By VERA Files | Nov 17, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: VP Sara Duterte’s OLD trust ratings passed off as recent Several social media posts are spreading a graphic showing Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio receiving an 83% trust rating. It came from an old survey. By VERA Files | Nov 17, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Michelle Dee NOT hospitalized ahead of Miss Universe pageant A Facebook video claims that Michelle Dee was rushed to the hospital days before Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 18. This is not true. By VERA Files | Nov 17, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK 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. By VERA Files | Nov 16, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK 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. By VERA Files | Nov 16, 2023 | 1-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK 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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