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VERA Files 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). 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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FACT CHECK: Chinese tycoon’s oil donation to Davao SATIRE

By VERA Files

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Apr 10, 2026

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2-minute read

Posts about a Chinese tycoon who will donate 700,000 barrels of crude oil to Davao City are false and originate from a satire source with no factual basis.

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FACT CHECK: Philippines NOT Iran’s next target

By VERA Files

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Mar 5, 2026

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3-minute read

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.

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FACT CHECK: ICC did NOT sentence Duterte to 120 years in prison

By VERA Files

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Apr 8, 2026

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2-minute read

A video is claiming that the International Criminal Court sentenced former president Rodrigo Duterte to 120 years in prison. This is false.

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FACT CHECK: Rep. Barbers supporting oil price hike to ease traffic FAKE

By VERA Files

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Apr 8, 2026

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2-minute read

A graphic post circulating on Facebook is claiming that Surigao del Norte Rep. Bernadette Barbers backed the oil price hike to ease traffic in the province. This is fake.

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FACT CHECK: NO ‘big time’ oil price rollback starting April 7

By VERA Files

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Apr 8, 2026

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2-minute read

A Facebook graphic falsely claims a major oil price rollback will take effect on April 7, with diesel at ₱85.50 and gasoline at ₱48.90 per liter. DOE data shows prices are at record highs and expected to rise further this week.

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