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VERA Files is a verified signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network. It is also part of Meta's third-party fact-checking program that aims to fight misinformation and disinformation spread on the internet. With support from the National Endowment of Democracy, the team tracks and debunks false claims, flip-flops, misleading statements of public officials and figures. VERA Files is a verified signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network.
FACT CHECK: Bato NOT arrested by police, graphic came from impostor account
By VERA Files
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Jul 23, 2026
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Several posts circulating online claim that Sen. Bato Dela Rosa has been arrested by the police. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Hontiveros did NOT say she would not run for president if VP Sara resigns
By VERA Files
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Jul 22, 2026
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Several posts claim that Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she would no longer run for president if Vice President Sara Duterte resigns. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Claire Castro quote criticizing Ivana Alawi for helping is FAKE
By VERA Files
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Jul 22, 2026
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Circulating graphics claim Palace Press Officer Claire Castro criticized actress and social media influencer Ivana Alawi for helping, stating that it is the president's job. This quote is fabricated.
FACT CHECK: Luistro did NOT say investigating confidential funds of Marcos, Romualdez is prohibited
By VERA Files
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Jul 22, 2026
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A circulating graphic claims that lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro said the House is prohibited from investigating the confidential funds of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former House speaker Martin Romualdez. Luistro made no such statement.
FACT CHECK: DSWD promise to care for 14-year-old Tacloban shooter MISLEADING
By VERA Files
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Jul 20, 2026
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A Facebook post claims that the DSWD promised to to take good care of the 14-year-old Tacloban shooter to help him recover. The boy is actually under restrictive custody and rehabilitation in a state facility.
Fact Check sa Filipino
FACT CHECK: HINDI tinanggal sa Senado si Bato
By VERA Files | Mar 19, 2026
FACT CHECK: WALANG ayudang P150K sa uuwing OFWs galing digmaan sa Middle East
By VERA Files | Mar 11, 2026
FACT CHECK: WALANG 25K ayuda para sa mga may national ID
By VERA Files | Feb 16, 2026
FACT CHECK: HINDI bagong Senate President si Loren Legarda
By VERA Files | Feb 6, 2026
FACT CHECK: PEKE ang pictures nina Sen. Risa, Fr. Flavie na nakatingin sa ‘figurine’ ni Kian Delos Santos
By VERA Files | Feb 6, 2026
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