VERA Files Fact Check
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.
FACT CHECK: Alice Guo DID NOT expose Marcos ties to POGO
By VERA Files
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Jun 5, 2024
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A YouTube video falsely claims that suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has exposed President Bongbong Marcos for being involved with POGO operations in the country.
FACT CHECK: Panelo inaccurately claims that 160,000 houses were built for Yolanda victims under Aquino admin
By VERA Files
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May 29, 2024
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Panelo inaccurately claimed that the Aquino administration built about 160,000 housing units to relocate the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda
FACT CHECK: FAKE Land Bank scholarships reappear as school year ends
By VERA Files
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May 28, 2024
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Multiple posts on FB falsely claim the Land Bank of the Philippines offered scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025.
FACT SHEET: Gumagana ba ang justice system ng Pilipinas?
By VERA Files
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May 7, 2024
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Hindi makikipag-cooperate ang Marcos administration sa International Criminal Court sa imbestigasyon nito sa drug war. Gumagana naman daw kasi ang justice system ng Pilipinas.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pangilinan NOT credit-grabbing; authored Free Public Wi-Fi Act
By VERA FILES
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Feb 29, 2024
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An opinion radio host accused former Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan of stealing credit from the current administration for providing free public Wi-Fi in public spaces. The lawmaker is the principal author of the law that made this possible.
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