Archive - Online Posts Year all all 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Items per page 24 12 18 24 30 Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: UP budget slashed by P2.5B NOT yet final A Facebook video is falsely claiming that the significantly reduced 2023 budget of the University of the Philippines system has been approved. By VERA Files | Sep 2, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Post claiming therapeutic effect of paragis NEEDS CONTEXT A Facebook page claims that paragis can treat a myriad of diseases, including cancer, cysts, and irregular menstruation. This needs context. By VERA Files | Aug 31, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Robredo and DSWD Sec. Tulfo’s meeting was arranged, NOT unplanned A vlogger falsely claimed that former vice president Leni Robredo visited Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo without an appointment. By VERA Files | Aug 31, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Ninoy Aquino’s conviction was OVERTURNED A netizen posted a graphic of former senator Ninoy Aquino and claimed that he was a convicted criminal. This needs context. By VERA Files | Aug 31, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Unrelated photos MISREPRESENTED as ‘Megamall sale crowd’ Several photos uploaded on Facebook that advertised the sale of an air conditioner were not taken at SM Megamall as the post claimed. By VERA Files | Aug 31, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: 2016 photos in Vietnam mall FALSELY shown as ‘MOA aircon sale’ crowd A Filipino Facebook page gave false context for two images of a Vietnamese celebrity's jam-packed mall tour in his country. By VERA Files | Aug 27, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FAKE advisory on rape-kidnap-steal modus not from PNP A fake advisory first posted nine years ago purportedly issued by the Philippine National Police was reshared by netizens this month. By VERA Files | Aug 26, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Videos repeat multiple FALSE claims on Marcos cases and wealth Two videos that made the rounds on social media featured recurring falsehoods about the criminal cases and wealth of the Marcos family. By VERA Files | Aug 26, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Angat Buhay school supplies confiscated by PNP A video posted on Facebook claimed members of the Philippine National Police confiscated school supplies handed out by Angat Buhay. By VERA Files | Aug 26, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Ninoy Aquino did NOT die a Malaysian citizen Upon his arrival in the Philippines on Aug. 21, 1983, Ninoy Aquino was carrying Philippine-issued travel documents, not Malaysian. By VERA Files | Aug 25, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Lung Cleaner Tritydo does NOT treat lung diseases Lung Cleaner Tritydo is not an FDA-registered product. It has not been endorsed by any local and international health organization or agency. By VERA Files | Aug 25, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: DECEPTIVE video promotes unregistered diabetes supplement A diabetes supplement is being peddled through a video with the product image displayed beside the FDA seal. By VERA Files | Aug 25, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NAIA has NOT been renamed Manila Int’l Airport A video erroneously claiming that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has reverted its name to the Manila International Airport (MIA) has been circulating online via Facebook. The FB posts came out a day before the 39th death anniversary of the opposition leader. By VERA Files Fact Check | Aug 24, 2022 | -minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Lishou slimming capsule NOT FDA-registered or doctor-recommended Multiple Facebook posts are endorsing a “slimming capsule” called Lishou, which claims to be a doctor-recommended supplement that can effectively remove fat within one week. It is a false claim. By VERA Files Fact Check | Aug 24, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB page MISREPRESENTS Willie Ong to promote fungal cream An imposter FB used the names and faces of Dr. Willie Ong and his wife, Dr. Liza Ramoso-Ong, in promoting and erroneously claiming that a product called Zudaifu Fungal Cream treats allergies and itchiness of the skin. By vera files fact check | Aug 22, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Another video on Robredo ‘going behind bars’ over COA flags MISLEADS A Facebook post falsely implied that Leni Robredo is heading to prison. By VERA Files | Aug 18, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Videos FALSELY claim Trillanes, De Lima headed to prison Two Facebook pages erroneously claimed former senators Antonio Trillanes and Leila De Lima have been meted prison sentences. By VERA Files | Aug 16, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Faux ‘DSWD’ page fools netizens with FAKE scholarship announcement An imposter of the Department of Social Welfare and Development is duping netizens through a fake announcement for incoming students By VERA Files | Aug 16, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: US did NOT challenge China to go to war With the escalating tensions between the United States (U.S.) and China following the visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, a Filipino FB page published a video erroneously claiming the U.S. dared its geopolitical rival to engage in warfare. By vera files fact check | Aug 12, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT order the operation of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant There is no truth to the claim that President Bongbong Marcos has authorized the operation of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. By VERA Files | Aug 12, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bongbong Marcos has NOT reclaimed Sabah from Malaysia A TikTok video reshared on Facebook claims President Bongbong Marcos has reclaimed Sabah from Malaysia. Not true. By VERA Files | Aug 12, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Web links to ‘PHLPost’ subsidy a SCAM Several links being shared through Facebook posts and via private messages redirect to imposter websites claiming to be the PHILPost. By VERA Files | Aug 12, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Vlogger’s claim that Angat Buhay is competing with Marcos gov’t NEEDS CONTEXT Leni Robredo said nothing about Angat Buhay foundation outperforming the national government in serving the public. By vera files fact check | Aug 11, 2022 | 3-minute read KEEP READING Online Posts VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT confront De Lima on ICC comment A video claims President Bongbong Marcos addressed Leila De Lima over her comment on his administration's refusal to rejoin the ICC. By VERA Files | Aug 10, 2022 | 2-minute read KEEP READING Posts navigation Newer posts 1 … 35 36 37 38 39 … 43 Older posts