Archive - FACT CHECK

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

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.

Sen. Imee Marcos falsely claims to be the founder of Kabataang Barangay and its chairperson from 1975 to 1986.

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.

A quote card of VP Sara Duterte explaining why she attended the Rama wedding in Cebu during Kristine's onslaught is fake.

Ahead of the holiday season, more impostor pages are creating fake giveaways of home appliances such as fridges and washing machines.

Netizens have been sharing a text message claiming that 25 tropical cyclones will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year. This is false.

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.

A YouTube video falsely suggests that Justice Secretary Boying Remulla was removed from his post under the orders of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Several Facebook users posted photos taken when typhoon Reming and super typhoon Yolanda hit the country and falsely claimed they are recent.

At least three Facebook posts claimed that Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has a diameter of 1,500 kilometers.

A misleading video claims that Rep. Rodante Marcoleta has topped an "official" senatorial survey after he was endorsed by former president Rodrigo Duterte.