Archive - FACT CHECK

A Filipina vlogger falsely claimed that face masks cause negative effects against the body.

Links shared on Facebook lead to a supposed ABS-CBN News article claiming that Dr. Willie Ong is endorsing a diabetes cure. This is fake.

A text circulating on Facebook (FB) claims that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has resumed its No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). This is not true. The temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court against NCAP is still in effect.  The text claimed the NCAP, which utilizes closed-circuit television (CCTV) and digital cameras

Following former president Rodrigo Duterte’s calls for an independent Mindanao, a YouTube video claimed that the island has now seceded from the Philippines. This is not true.

Scammers offer a false promise of P10,000 from DSWD to lure people into messaging bogus cryptocurrency traders.

A text warning netizens about possible bombings in some areas of Davao City has been shared on Facebook and private messaging platforms. This is false.

A YouTube video is claiming that Sen. Imee Marcos has exposed President Bongbong Marcos supposedly for being a drug addict. This is not true.

A text circulating on Facebook claims that GCash will be withdrawn from all mobile app stores by Feb. 10. This is not true.

Ano-ano pa ba ang cost ng jeepney modernization at ano ang maaaring mga epekto nito sa mga tsuper at commuter?

Jeepney modernization nga ba ang tamang hakbang tungo sa pag-unlad at malinis na kapaligiran?

The Marcoses lived in exile for just five, not 36, years. 

Paano ba makaaapekto sa mga manggagawa ang pagbabalak na buksan ang advertising industry sa foreign ownership? Sasagutin 'yan sa talakayan sa Cha-cha ng VERA Files reporters.

Paano ba makaaapekto ang pagbubukas sa foreign ownership ng public utilities at ng mga eskwelahan? Ano'ng say ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa Cha-cha? Pakinggan ang talakayan na 'yan sa episode na 'to.

Kailangan ba talaga ng Cha-cha para maisulong ang pag-unlad ng Pilipinas? O kailangan lang ito ng mga pulitiko para manatili sa pwesto?

Bogus Facebook pages are claiming to sell heavily-discounted products from sound equipment manufacturer Marshall. This is fake.

A video falsely claimed that Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela, retaliated against China to defend the West Philippine Sea.

Two YouTube videos are falsely claiming that Sen. Imee Marcos and Rep. Rodante Marcoleta ordered the suspension of PCSO.

Two YouTube videos are claiming that a person testified against the PCSO and said the agency’s lottery was rigged. This is not true.