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FACT CHECK
VERA Files Fact Check tracks the false claims, flip-flops, misleading statements of public officials and figures, and debunks them with factual evidence. It also fights misinformation and disinformation spread on the internet. This project is supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).
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Latest Stories
FACT CHECK: Philippines NOT Iran’s next target
By VERA Files
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Mar 5, 2026
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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is not alarmed over Iran's alleged plans to attack the Philippines amid its ongoing conflict with the United States. The Department of National Defense clarified that the tension poses no direct threat to the Philippines.
FACT CHECK: Fr. Flavie Villanueva did NOT receive money from Zaldy Co
By VERA Files
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Mar 4, 2026
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Viral videos and a quote card are claiming that Fr. Flavie Villanueva received funds from Zaldy Co and told prisoners and "EJK victims" to pin down former president Rodrigo Duterte. These are false.
FACT CHECK: NO work, class suspension declared for March 3–6
By VERA Files
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Mar 4, 2026
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Several graphics claiming work and classes are suspended March 3–6 due to a bomb threat from Iran to the Philippines. This is false. No such declaration was made by any Philippines government authority.
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