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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FAKE sites for ‘DSWD unemployment assistance’ resurface

Bogus websites promising netizens “unemployment assistance” from DSWD are circulating online.

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Nov 20, 2023

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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.

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Nov 17, 2023

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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.

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Nov 17, 2023

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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.

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Nov 17, 2023

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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.

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Nov 16, 2023

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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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Nov 15, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO P1K increase in SSS pension

A YouTube video falsely claimed that Social Security System pensioners will receive a P1,000 increase in their monthly allotments.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Marcos order to remove Arroyo from Congress

A YouTube video falsely claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had removed Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from her post.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Netizens’ claim about incoming ‘super typhoon’ has NO BASIS

Netizens claim to have predicted a super typhoon to hit the Philippines by Nov. 20. This has no basis.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Willie Revillame did NOT lecture Robin Padilla

A Facebook video falsely claimed that TV show host Willie Revillame lectured Sen. Robin Padilla.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim on Chinese rocket ‘falling’ in PH NEEDS CONTEXT

A YouTube video claiming that China has launched a rocket that will potentially hit the Philippines needs context.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Old, FALSE fish warnings in Mindanao revived

Netizens recirculated a bogus warning that discourages the public from eating fish supposedly infected with HIV.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Willie Ong NOT beaten up on live TV, report is FAKE

A “news report” that claims Dr. Willie Ong was beaten up at a live TV show is fake. This is a modus operandi to sell a product.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Clips show Russian rocket launch, NOT Israel-Hamas war

Videos of Russian soldiers and weapons were misappropriated as footage of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Nov 14, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB Reel DOES NOT show Saudi Arabia ‘preparing to help’ Israel

A video online claims to show Saudi Arabia’s armed forces getting ready to support Israel amid its conflict with Hamas. This is false.

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Nov 13, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Czech commitment to defend PH vs China

Three YouTube videos falsely claimed that the Czech Republic will come to the Philippines’ defense amid rising tensions with China.

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Nov 7, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT remove Romualdez as Speaker

Two YouTube videos are falsely claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has kicked out Speaker Martin Romualdez from his post.

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Nov 6, 2023

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Compilation video shows wildfires in Argentina, NOT Israel-Hamas conflict 

Filipino netizens uploaded on Facebook and TikTok a compilation video of wildfires in Argentina falsely claiming that they were scenes from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Oct 27, 2023

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