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 FACT CHECK: Typhoon death toll comparison NEEDS CONTEXT A Facebook post implied that the lower death toll of Super Typhoon Rolly compared to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine's is due to the actions of former president Rodrigo Duterte's government. By VERA Files | Nov 15, 2024 | 4-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: PIA plagiarizes 2012 study on BRBDP, omits context State-owned PIA plagiarized parts of a study by independent researcher Jeanne Frances Illo on the Bicol River Basin Development Project of the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. By VERA Files | Nov 15, 2024 | 4-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: ‘Cagayan photo’ after Marce onslaught is AI-MANIPULATED After Typhoon Marce made landfall in Cagayan, an AI-generated image allegedly showing the aftermath of the typhoon is making the rounds online. By VERA Files | Nov 15, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Duterte seesaws on order to kill drug addicts When questioned about his drug war policy, former president Rodrigo Duterte falsely claimed that he did not order the killing of drug addicts, but later admitted that he did. By VERA Files | Nov 15, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: FB posts from CHED impostors promote FAKE scholarship offer Three Facebook pages using CHED's logo as a profile picture claimed to offer scholarships from the government agency. These offers are fake. By VERA Files | Nov 15, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Duterte’s joint bank account is with Sara, not his wife Former president Rodrigo Duterte's joint bank account in question is with his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, not his wife. By VERA Files | Nov 15, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Coral reefs NOT ‘thriving’ with Samal-Davao Bridge construction Regional offices of the Departments of Environment and Public Works claim the construction of the Samal Island-Davao City (SIDC) Connector Bridge will not damage the coral reef ecosystem in Samal. This is not true. By VERA Files | Nov 15, 2024 | 4-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Claim that Trump invited the Dutertes to the U.S. BASELESS A baseless YouTube video claims that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has invited Vice President Sara Duterte and her father former president Rodrigo Duterte to visit his country. By VERA Files | Nov 13, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Claim on Vatican’s instruction on keeping cremation ashes NEEDS CONTEXT During Undas this 2024, an old advisory from the Vatican about keeping cremation ashes reappeared on Facebook. This needs context. By VERA Files | Nov 13, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Photos passed off as Marcos admin’s housing project Two photos, stitched together, supposedly showing President Bongbong Marcos' housing program are circulating on various social media platforms. This is misleading. By VERA Files | Nov 13, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte flip-flops on endorsing candidates in 2025 polls Former president Rodrigo Duterte had earlier endorsed aspirants for the 2025 senatorial and party-list elections. By VERA Files | Nov 13, 2024 | 1-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Barbers inaccurately cites data on drug-related killings under Marcos administration Surigao Del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers inaccurately cited a VERA Files article, saying there were only 73 drug-related killings under Marcos from July 2022 to 2023. By VERA Files | Nov 12, 2024 | 1-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Dr. Kilimanguru did NOT endorse a medicine for heart disease A video on Facebook shows Dr. Kilimanguru endorsing Vascuhealth, which supposedly treats heart disease. It is a fraudulent ad. By VERA Files | Nov 11, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: PGH, FDA NOT promoting milk product for insomnia Impostors of the PGH and the FDA posting ads for Sleepal Gold Colostrum, which allegedly treats insomnia. By VERA Files | Nov 11, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Abante, Fernandez NOT removed from quad comm A YouTube video falsely claims that representatives Bienvenido Abante Jr. and Dan Fernandez have been removed as co-chairpersons of the House of Representatives quad committee By VERA Files | Nov 11, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Bogus FB pages spread more FAKE vehicle giveaways Bogus Facebook pages are imitating the names and logos of popular vehicle manufacturers and dealers to claim that they are giving away free automobiles, motorcycles as well as a cash prize. By VERA Files | Nov 11, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: ‘Kalaban at kriminal’ billboard of Benhur Abalos is FAKE A photo of a billboard promoting Benhur Abalos was digitally altered to say “Kalaban at Kriminal” instead of “Kalaban ng Kriminal”. By VERA Files | Nov 11, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Clips from Japan, other countries MISUSED in ‘California’ earthquake video A video claims to show scenes from a California earthquake this 2024. Most of the clips were of earthquakes in Japan and Taiwan. By VERA Files | Nov 11, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: FAKE ad of Jessica Soho, Tony Leachon for hypertension cure made with AI An AI-manipulated ad on Facebook shows journalist Jessica Soho and Dr. Tony Leachon promoting the practice of drinking water with salt to cure hypertension. It’s fake. By VERA Files | Nov 11, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: FB post carries FALSE claims about Samal-Davao Bridge A Facebook post made three untrue claims and one that needs context about the history and funding behind the Samal Island - Davao City (SIDC) Connector Bridge. By VERA Files | Nov 11, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Wala nga bang sinabi si Duterte na i-shoot, i-‘salvage’ ang mga kriminal? Sa ilang mga talumpati, sinabi ni Rodrigo Duterte na palabanin ang mga kriminal na sangkot sa droga kung ayaw nilang lumaban. By VERA Files | Nov 8, 2024 | 1-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Co falsely claims ‘no billion-peso’ funding for flood control in Bicol Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co falsely claims Bicol Region had “no billion-peso” allocation for flood control projects in the 2023 national budget. By VERA Files | Nov 5, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT SHEET: Who among the 2025 senatorial aspirants have been sources of mis- and disinformation? Who among the aspirants to the Senate in the 2025 midterm elections have been flagged for sharing mis- and disinformation since April 2016, when VERA Files began its fact-checking initiative By Kiara Ysabel Gorrospe | Nov 4, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT SHEET: Tropical cyclone alerts, in context Thelma Cinco, PAGASA Climatology and Agrometeorology chief, said much of the damage from severe tropical storm Kristine was due to sustained heavy rainfall, rather than its wind strength. By Nica Rhiana Hanopol | Nov 1, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Imee Marcos’ falsely claims being founder and chair of Kabataang Barangay Sen. Imee Marcos falsely claims to be the founder of Kabataang Barangay and its chairperson from 1975 to 1986. By VERA Files | Nov 1, 2024 | 3-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Roque cites wrong data on Bicol flood control projects During the recent onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, former Palace spokesperson Harry Roque falsely claimed that the Bicol Region had P9.4 billion for flood control projects in 2023. By VERA Files | Oct 31, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte quote on prioritizing Rama wedding during Kristine’s onslaught FAKE A quote card of VP Sara Duterte explaining why she attended the Rama wedding in Cebu during Kristine's onslaught is fake. By VERA Files | Oct 31, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Impostor pages create more FAKE home appliance giveaways Ahead of the holiday season, more impostor pages are creating fake giveaways of home appliances such as fridges and washing machines. By VERA Files | Oct 31, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Text message on 25 storms entering PH in 2024 is FALSE Netizens have been sharing a text message claiming that 25 tropical cyclones will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year. This is false. By VERA Files | Oct 31, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Malaysian PM DID NOT visit OVP A YouTube video falsely claims that the prime minister of Malaysia has met with Vice President Sara Duterte to sign a pact and enter into an alliance. By VERA Files | Oct 31, 2024 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 2 3 4 … 116 Older posts