VERA Files
A photo posted on a Facebook (FB) page claims President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte are giving away free housing and cash assistance to Filipinos online. Not […]
A Facebook (FB) video claimed that Sweden will transfer a batch of self-propelled artillery units to Ukraine. This claim has no basis. FB page Philippines Defense Forces Forum (created on […]
VERA Files is 10 years old. To mark our 10th anniversary, we are reposting 10 stories that mirror the group’s interest and commitments. This story was first published on Jan. […]
HE’S the president who wants to be mayor.
Text by MARIA FEONA IMPERIAL AND AVIGAIL OLARTE Video by LUCILLE SODIPE CLAD in white shirts and red bandanas bearing the famous peace sign, loyalists of the late strongman Ferdinand […]
For President Rodrigo Duterte, there are no limits when it comes to fighting drugs and crime. Others find him merciless, his words disturbing. His orders: Surrender or risk being […]
By DINNA LOUISE C. DAYAO The extraordinary thing about Republic Act No. 10586 or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013 is that it was enacted despite the lack […]
By ELLEN T. TORDESILLAS LAST Monday, July 25, in his first State- of-the- Nation- Address, President Duterte was applauded when he declared a unilateral ceasefire in the armed conflict […]
Tinkering with your cellphone while driving is now punishable by law. The Anti-Distracted Driving Bill lapsed into law in July 21. Road Safety Journalism fellow Jacque Manabat reported on the highlights […]
By ELLEN T. TORDESILLAS CHANGE has come. The sober position that the Duterte administration is taking in connection with the impending decision of the United Nations Arbitral Court on the […]