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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). VERA Files is also part of Facebook’s third-party fact-checking program. VERA Files is a signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network. If you believe VERA Files is in violation of the IFCN Code of Principles and wish to contact IFCN directly, you can visit the link https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/complaints-policy. Find out more about this initiative and how VERA Files rate its fact checks.

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MALI-ta Minute: Usaping Marcos-Duterte at drug war, napusuang topic ng MALI-ta ngayong Pebrero

By VERA Files

Feb 27, 2026

2-minute read

Mula sa mga viral post tungkol kay Fr. Flavie, Risa Hontiveros, at Kian Delos Santos, hanggang sa mga pekeng content kay Sara at Rodrigo Duterte, at pati na rin kay pangulong Bongbong Marcos — narito ang ilan sa mga MALI-Tang napusuang ipakalat ng makinarya ngayong Pebrero.

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FACT CHECK: Nadine Lustre did NOT file impeachment rap vs Sara Duterte

By VERA Files

Feb 27, 2026

2-minute read

Online accounts are circulating a false graphic card claiming that actress Nadine Lustre filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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FACT CHECK: Photo of drug war victims’ relatives carrying expensive bags EDITED

By VERA Files

Feb 25, 2026

3-minute read

A viral photo making rounds online claims to show relatives of drug war victims and a human rights defender carrying luxurious handbags. This is edited.

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FACT CHECK: Rep. Barbers did NOT curse, denounce VP Sara for presidential bid plan

A Facebook post falsely claimed Rep. Bernadette Barbers criticized and cursed Vice President Sara Duterte for announcing her plan to run for president in 2028.

By VERA Files

Feb 25, 2026

2-minute read

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FACT CHECK: BBM did NOT order shutdown of social media platforms

A news graphic claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said he will order the shutdown of social media platforms is circulating online. This is fake.

By VERA Files

Feb 25, 2026

2-minute read

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FACT CHECK: Rep. Cendaña’s statement of dismay over few visitors at ‘EJK museum’ FAKE

A Facebook page is claiming that Akbayan Party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña was dismayed by the low visitor turnout at Lakbay Museo ng Paghilom, a mobile exhibit on the previous administration's drug war. This is fake.

By VERA Files

Feb 25, 2026

3-minute read

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FACT CHECK: NO multi-billion dollar contract offered to Alex Eala in UAE

By VERA Files | Feb 10, 2026

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FACT CHECK: WALANG 25K ayuda para sa mga may national ID

Hindi bababa sa dalawang Facebook video ang nagsasabing ang mga may national ID o Philippine Identification System card ay makatatanggap ng ayudang 25,000 pesos. Peke ito at ginawa gamit ang artificial intelligence o AI.

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DH/OFW Forever: Rinse and Repeat

Endaya notes that nothing has really changed: The situation repeats itself…While technology has changed from prerecorded messages in cassette tapes to today’s instantaneous text messages and video calls through smartphones, the materialism continues. OFWs shower their children with expensive goods like Nike shoes to make up for their absence; the children have lost affection and nurturance.

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All Eyes on AI – Usapang Deepfakes, Disinformation at Digital Literacy

Sa special episode ng What The F?! Podcast, tatalakayin ng VERA Files kasama si Engr. Ben Hur Pintor – Digital security advocate at Co-founder ng Smart CT, kung paano nakakaapekto ang paglaganap ng AI sa matagal ng problema ng disimpormasyon at anu-ano ang pwedeng gawin para mapalakas ang digital literacy sa bansa.

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MALI-ta Minute: Usaping Marcos-Duterte at drug war, napusuang topic ng MALI-ta ngayong Pebrero

FACT CHECK: Nadine Lustre did NOT file impeachment rap vs Sara Duterte

FACT CHECK: Photo of drug war victims’ relatives carrying expensive bags EDITED

FACT CHECK: Rep. Barbers did NOT curse, denounce VP Sara for presidential bid plan

FACT CHECK: BBM did NOT order shutdown of social media platforms

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