VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Circulating photos of Pope Francis partying are FAKE, AI-generated
Several images showing Pope Francis at a party are circulating among Filipino netizens on Facebook. These photos are fake and created through AI.
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Riding the tide of change: Zambales fisherfolk bear the brunt of Chinese incursion in West Philippine Sea
For Tabios and Cuaresma, and thousands of other fishermen in this province, the WPS dispute is not just about fighting for our territorial rights but also fighting for their livelihood. (This special report was produced under VERA Files’ project on enhancing the media’s capability to raise public awareness of the situation in the South China Sea, funded by the Government of Canada through its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. #CanadaFundPH )
Aborted trip to Lawak Island: Mission accomplished
"I was a bit disappointed with the decision to turn back. So were the other volunteers. But the incident all the more strengthened their commitment to defend the country’s territory in the West Philippine Sea." Read Palawan News reporter Gerald Ticke's first-hand account of his experience joining a Christmas caravan to Lawak Island in the West Philippine Sea. (This special report was produced under VERA Files’ project on enhancing the media’s capability to raise public awareness of the situation in the South China Sea, funded by the Government of Canada through its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. #CanadaFundPH )
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video about Catherine Camilon’s return to family has NO BASIS
A video claims that missing beauty queen contestant Catherine Camilon has returned to her family. This has no basis.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: ‘Nasure Diabetes Care’ milk supplement NOT FDA-approved
Several videos on Facebook are peddling a milk supplement that is supposedly a “solution” for diabetes. The product is not registered with the FDA.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte changes tune on 2025 elections bid
Former president Rodrigo Duterte said in 2023 he will come out of retirement if Vice President Sara Duterte is impeached.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte binago ang plano sa 2025 elections bid
Noong Nobyembre, sinabi ng 78-anyos na si Duterte na tatakbo siya sa pagka-senador o bise-presidente kung ma-impeach ang kanyang anak na si Vice President Sara Duterte.
Attempt to shortcut Charter change betrays sinister motives
The deceptions in shortcutting the Cha-cha process should unmask the politicians’ self-serving agenda to extend their term and change the form of government to allow them to stay on.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Willie Ong NOT promoting collagen cream
A Facebook page claimed that Dr. Willie Ong and Dr. Liza Ong endorsed Beautify Collagen Cream. This is fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FAKE P8k to P10k ayuda from Marcos circulates on FB
Scam posts on Facebook falsely claimed that President Bongbong Marcos is giving away P8,000 to P10,000 of financial aid.
