Archive - Online Posts Year 2026 all 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Items per page 30 12 18 24 30 Online Posts FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT tell Dizon to ‘plan’ corruption A viral misleading video claims President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to "plan" corruption. In the original video, Dizon explained the president's instruction was to stop corruption by halting projects "not planned correctly," then "plan" a national mitigation program to "prevent future cases of corruption of such a scale." By VERA Files | Feb 9, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: PEKE ang pictures nina Sen. Risa, Fr. Flavie na nakatingin sa ‘figurine’ ni Kian Delos Santos Kumakalat online ang dalawang larawan kung saan tinitingnan umano ni Sen. Risa Hontiveros at Fr. Flavie Villanueva ang rebulto ni Kian Delos Santos sa Paghilom Lakbay Museo exhibit sa Senado. Edited ang mga ito. By VERA Files | Feb 6, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Colder months until August 2026 due to ‘aphelion phenomenon’ a HOAX An old chain message is being circulated again online claiming that the aphelion phenomenon will cause cold weather until August 2026. This is false. By VERA Files | Feb 6, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Hontiveros did NOT cry over ‘addict museum’ tag A viral Facebook post claims Sen. Risa Hontiveros cried while reading online comments labeling "Lakbay Museo ng Paghilom," as a "drug addict museum." It also attributes a statement to Hontiveros that describes it as a "museum of heroes." This is fake. By VERA Files | Feb 5, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: SC ruling did NOT absolve Sara Duterte of wrongdoing A Facebook post is claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte has been cleared of charges after the Supreme Court ruled that the impeachment complaint against her was unconstitutional. This needs context. By VERA Files | Feb 5, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Loren Legarda is NOT the new Senate president Netizens on Facebook are claiming that Sen. Loren Legarda is now the Senate president, supposedly making her the country's first female to lead the legislative chamber. This is not true. By VERA Files | Feb 5, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Circulating photo of Marcos Jr. in hospital bed FAKE Several netizens are circulating a supposed photo of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a hospital bed, wearing an oxygen mask. This image is altered. By VERA Files | Feb 5, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Hontiveros DID NOT say she will run for president ‘out of conscience’ Several quote cards claim that Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she would run for president in the 2028 elections because of her nagging conscience. This is fake. By VERA Files | Feb 4, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Class suspension advisories over ‘Nipah virus outbreak’ FAKE Several graphics on Facebook are claiming that face-to-face classes in public and private schools are suspended due to a supposed Nipah virus outbreak in the country. This is fake. By VERA Files | Feb 4, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Lani Mercado did NOT seek ‘more decent facility’ for Bong Revilla A statement attributed to Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla claims she has requested a more decent detention facility for her husband, former senator Bong Revilla. This is fake. By VERA Files | Feb 4, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Photos of Hontiveros, Villanueva looking at Kian Delos Santos sculpture EDITED Two photos circulating on Facebook are showing Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Fr. Flavie Villanueva looking supposedly at a sculpture of Kian Delos Santos at the Paghilom Lakbay Museo exhibit at the Senate. These are edited. By VERA Files | Feb 3, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Quote card of Hontiveros on becoming acting president FAKE Several Facebook users are claiming Sen. Risa Hontiveros had said she would not hesitate to assume the position of acting president following the hospitalization of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who was diagnosed with diverticulitis. This is fake. By VERA Files | Feb 2, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did NOT expel Abante from House A Facebook post claims that the Supreme Court has removed Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. as a member of the House of Representatives. This is false. By VERA Files | Feb 2, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Memorials and monuments for SAF 44 EXIST in various parts of the country Multiple users claim there are no museums or walls of honor dedicated to the SAF 44, who died during the Mamasapano clash on Jan. 25, 2015. This is false. By VERA Files | Jan 31, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: ICC did NOT grant ‘one-hour day pass’ to Rodrigo Duterte for family visit A fake graphic online claims the ICC granted former president Rodrigo Duterte a 'one-hour day pass' to visit with his family. By VERA Files | Jan 30, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Circulating ‘medical report’ of Marcos Jr. FAKE After President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed that he has been diagnosed with diverticulitis, a document showing his supposed medical test results is circulating online. This is fabricated. By VERA Files | Jan 30, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Pulong Duterte threat to destabilize PH FAKE Multiple fake quote cards circulating online claim that Davao City Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte threatened to destabilize the Philippines if former president Rodrigo Duterte dies in ICC detention. By VERA Files | Jan 27, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Duterte did NOT tell Kaufman to ‘cease all legal efforts’ after ICC says he’s fit to stand trial Online users are circulating a quote attributed to Nicholas Kaufman, claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte has "instructed" him to stop all legal actions related to the crimes against humanity charge before the International Criminal Court. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jan 27, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: FAKE quote card of Duterte pleading for Marcos Jr. to bring him home circulates A quote card circulating online claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte has supposedly appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow him to return to the Philippines. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jan 26, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: FAKE videos, graphics on ‘P20,000 yearly benefit’ under CHED’s SIKAP going viral Videos and graphics circulating online claim the Commission on Higher Education is offering several educational benefits, including a yearly stipend of P20,000, under its Scholarships for Instructors' Knowledge Advancement Program. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jan 26, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Mel Tiangco did NOT insult Alex Eala At least three Facebook pages are circulating a quote attributed to broadcast news anchor Mel Tiangco supposedly insulting Philippine tennis star Alex Eala. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jan 26, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: 10K monthly allowance for senior citizens, PWDs FAKE Another video posted by a bogus Facebook page is claiming to offer a P10,000 monthly allowance for senior citizens and PWDs. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jan 26, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Video claiming Trump will rescue Duterte from ICC detention MISLEADING Following the spread of fake quote cards recently, another video is claiming that U.S President Donald Trump will rescue former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is misleading. By VERA Files | Jan 23, 2026 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Atong Ang quote on reward for flood control masterminds FALSE Multiple posts circulating online features Atong Ang, now a subject of intense manhunt over cases involving dozens of missing cockfighting enthusiasts or sabungeros, supposedly offering to triple the P10-million bounty on his head for capturing the masterminds in the flood control corruption scandal if he could prove them. This is false. By VERA Files | Jan 23, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Bong Revilla did NOT tag VP Sara ‘mastermind’ in flood control mess, graphic is FAKE A graphic circulating online claims former senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. tagged Vice President Sara Duterte as the "mastermind" behind the massive corruption related to the flood control scandal. This is fake. By VERA Files | Jan 22, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: NBI has NOT arrested Atong Ang A Facebook post claims that businessman and fugitive Atong Ang, linked to the missing sabungeros case, was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). This is false. By VERA Files | Jan 21, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: MISLEADING clip claims Marcos ordered Dizon to ‘defend’ DPWH A video posted on Facebook claims that Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon allegedly said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered him to "defend" the agency. This is misleading. By VERA Files | Jan 21, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Photo showing Duterte looking extremely thin is digitally ALTERED A photo making rounds on social media claims to show a skinny and frail photo of former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is edited. By VERA Files | Jan 21, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: NO penalty and interest imposed under PhilHealth general amnesty order A Facebook post claims delinquent PhilHealth members will incur penalties and interest due to the general amnesty order issued by President Bongbong Marcos. This is false. By VERA Files | Jan 20, 2026 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts FACT CHECK: Witnesses, evidence in Duterte’s drug war case exist, contrary to claims online Several Facebook pages and users claimed there are no pieces of evidence and witnesses on the alleged crimes committed under former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. This is false. By VERA Files | Jan 20, 2026 | 5-minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 2 3 Older posts