FACT CHECK: Text message on 25 storms entering PH in 2024 is FALSE
Netizens have been sharing a text message claiming that 25 tropical cyclones will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year. This is false.
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FACT CHECK: NO typhoon ‘bigger than PH’ coming in
A Facebook post erroneously claimed that a storm bigger than the Philippines is going to hit the country. PAGASA debunked this claim.
FACT CHECK: Salceda wrongly claims PAGASA ‘sleeping on the job’
Albay Rep. Joey Salceda falsely claimed that PAGASA was "sleeping on the job" for issuing late advisories about typhoon Enteng.
FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Salceda na ‘natutulog sa trabaho’ ang PAGASA hindi totoo
Pahayag ni Albay Rep. Joey Salceda na "natutulog sa trabaho" ang PAGASA sa pag-isyu ng late advisories tungkol sa bagyong Enteng hindi totoo
FACT CHECK: Video of ‘Typhoon Beryl’ hitting PH is FAKE
A TikTok video suggests that a powerful ‘Typhoon Beryl’ will make landfall in the Philippines. Not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO Super Typhoon ‘Alakdan’ is threatening to hit the Philippines
A YouTube video claims that a Super Typhoon named Alakdan has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and will make landfall in the country. This is fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Netizens’ claim about incoming ‘super typhoon’ has NO BASIS
Netizens claim to have predicted a super typhoon to hit the Philippines by Nov. 20. This has no basis.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO new super typhoons in PH
A verified YouTube channel uploaded a video claiming that two new super typhoons have entered the Philippines. This is fake.
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Ang heat index, isang pagpapaliwanag
Ang "heat index" o damang init ay ginagamit upang matukoy kung gaano ang init na kayang indain ng isang tao bago ito maging mapanganib.
FACT SHEET: The heat index, explained
The heat index is used to determine how much heat a person can take before it becomes dangerous.