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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: SMNI INCORRECTLY reports cases against KOJC manager
By VERA Files
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Oct 28, 2024
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SMNI falsely reported that a U.S. court junked cases of human trafficking, forced labor and money laundering against KOJC human resources manager Marissa Dueñas.
FACT CHECK: Willie Revillame wrongly claims 94% to 97% of Filipinos are poor
By VERA Files
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Oct 24, 2024
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Justifying his bid for a seat in the Senate in the 2025 elections, television host Willie Revillame falsely claimed that 94% to 97% of Filipinos are poor.
FACT CHECK: Escudero falsely credits Congress for BARMM anti-dynasty rule
By VERA Files
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Oct 7, 2024
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The anti-dynasty provision is contained in a Bangsamoro law and a Comelec resolution. Neither the Comelec nor the transitional Bangsamoro Parliament are considered part of Congress
FACT CHECK: Duterte again flip-flops on Marcos, ‘opposition’ status
By VERA Files
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Oct 3, 2024
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Within five minutes, former president Rodrigo Duterte has contradicted himself from saying the PDP belongs to the opposition in the current administration to not being in the opposition.
FACT CHECK: Bong Go falsely claims he has been ‘against’ POGOs
By VERA Files
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Sep 18, 2024
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Go was one of the 17 senators who voted on June 2, 2021 for Senate Bill No. 2232, recognizing the legitimacy of offshore online gaming and taxing the POGOs.
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