Archive - Online Posts Year all all 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Items per page 18 12 18 24 30 Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos NOT closing down GMA Network A YouTube video’s headline and thumbnail claim President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos ordered the closure of media giant GMA Network Inc. This is not true, but a mere clickbait. By VERA Files | Jan 31, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video carries FALSE claims on Maharlika fund, Marcos wealth A YouTube video made a number of untrue claims about the purported wealth of the Marcos family and the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund. By vera files fact check | Jan 30, 2023 | 4-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB videos peddle FAKE claims of ‘zombie outbreak’ in China Facebook users are alleging that China is currently experiencing a “zombie outbreak” that is being concealed by their government. This is not true. By VERA Files | Jan 30, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Vlogger TWISTS Pfizer CEO’s statement on COVID vaccines A vlogger known for spreading COVID-19 disinformation took out-of-context the Pfizer CEO's recent statement. By VERA Files | Jan 30, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos NOT changing NAIA to MIA Another YouTube video is erroneously claiming that the name of NAIA will revert to MIA. This time, by misrepresenting a clip of an airport inspection of President Bongbong Marcos. By VERA Files | Jan 27, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Posts FALSELY claim Tulfo abolished K to 12 program Posts circulating on Facebook claim Sen. Raffy Tulfo has taken action to abolish the K to 12 education system. This is not true. By VERA Files | Jan 27, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Taking night showers does NOT increase risk of stroke Medical specialists dismissed any correlation between taking a bath no matter what time of day to high blood pressure, the main cause of stroke. By VERA Files | Jan 27, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB posts, sites promote FAKE cure vs high cholesterol Six Facebook (FB) pages and two websites are advertising a product they tout to be “safe” and “super effective” against high cholesterol and fatty liver. These are yet another health scam. By VERA Files | Jan 27, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: ‘Sinusitis spray’ ads on FB are FAKE Several Facebook posts are advertising an “all-natural” nasal spray that guarantees to cure sinusitis and rhinitis within seven to 14 days. These are scams. By VERA Files | Jan 27, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Impostor site posts FAKE ‘ANC’ story on ‘instant cure’ for cataract, glaucoma A website posing as ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) published a report on a product that allegedly treats two eye conditions without surgery. Cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong supposedly developed the cure. By VERA Files | Jan 26, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Time Capsule ad of local celebrities, Vicki Belo FAKE Fake advertisements are again circulating on Facebook (FB) featuring actresses and dermatologist Vicki Belo promoting a “magical gel” that works against scars, acne, melasma and other skin problems. By VERA Files | Jan 26, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bantag reinstated as BuCor chief NOT TRUE A video on Facebook (FB) is erroneously claiming that suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag has been reinstated. This is not true. By VERA Files | Jan 26, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos presidency NOT predicted by Nostradamus A video repeats an untrue claim that a 16th-century astrologer Nostradamus predicted President Bongbong Marcos’ win in the 2022 elections. By VERA Files | Jan 25, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Old clip of Russia plane crash FALSELY claimed as ‘Nepal’ crash A short clip made to appear like footage of the deadly plane crash in Nepal on Jan. 15 is circulating in Facebook. By VERA Files | Jan 25, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video about SSS leadership change MISLEADS A YouTube video claimed that former GSIS president Rolando Macasaet replaced Michael Regino as president and CEO of SSS due to the latter’s failure to provide a P1,000 pension increase to SSS beneficiaries. By VERA Files | Jan 25, 2023 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FALSE posts on Philippine currency spread on social media Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) branded as fake a P500 banknote featuring a tarsier and a P150 bill featuring a portrait of Jose Rizal. By VERA Files | Jan 20, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Sammi Egg Essence Mask NOT FDA-registered Several FB pages uploaded videos claiming Dr. Vicki Belo and other Filipina actresses are promoting an egg mask that “moisturizes and brightens skin” and “prevents acne and aging.” These are fake. By VERA Files | Jan 20, 2023 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FALSE list of ‘LTO’ motorcycle fines circulates Netizens are sharing an inaccurate tally of fines supposedly imposed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on motorcycle owners who violate the law. 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