“Pfizer has not cured any type of disease”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Pfizer helped create a vaccine against COVID-19. Its researchers also developed an antifungal called fluconazole, and an antibacterial called doxycycline.
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“The Philippine Coast Guard has started looking for hires this year.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The PCG said it has yet to start hiring for 2025, warning the public from entertaining any social media posts claiming so.
“The Supreme Court has dismissed a case filed against former president Rodrigo Duterte.”
Vera Files rated this: Needs Context
Vera Files says: While the SC did dismiss petitions for protective writs against Duterte last year, the former chief executive still has a pending disbarment case filed this January.
“Video shows the devastation of the magnitude 6.0 quake in Taiwan this January.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The compilation video does not show scenes from the magnitude 6.0 quake that hit Taiwan this January 2025. It carried old clips including those from previous natural disasters and building demolitions.
“Congress organized a coup to remove House Speaker Martin Romualdez from his post, replacing him with Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Romualdez is facing no motion to dismiss him from his position.
“Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is against naming those who received confidential and intelligence funds under Vice President Sara Duterte.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: Former senator Ping Lacson said the quote card was fake. He clarified that the identity of people involved in projects funded by confidential funds should be backed up by documents.
“President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. claimed that comprehensive sexuality education, which is a provision in the proposed Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Bill, will encourage masturbation and “trying different sexualities.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: No such passages exist in the Senate Bill. These claims originated from a video opposing comprehensive sexuality education created by the National Coalition for the Family and the Constitution.
“A TikTok video shows the crowd at a recent nationwide “rally for peace” organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo.”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: According to a reverse image search, the video of the crowd was taken in 2018 during a past rally organized by the INC.
“Video shows various footage taken after an earthquake allegedly struck California while wildfires are burning parts of the state.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: A reverse image search revealed that the videos were taken in other countries more than a year before the recent wildfires in California ignited.
“Aga Muhlach promoted a get-rich-quick scheme”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: INQUIRER.net warned against website and social media posts that pretend as INQUIRER.net to spread disinformation.
“Religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo, along with members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and other groups, have staged a protest in EDSA.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: EDSA was not one of the 13 locations where the INC's “National Rally for Peace” was held on Jan. 13.
“Video shows a tsunami amid the wildfires in California this January 2025.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The circulating clip does not show a tsunami amid the wildfires in California this January. It shows rogue waves slamming into a beach in California in December 2023.
“ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo did not scam or deceive anyone.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Tulfo admitted he was an undocumented alien who illegally worked in the United States for 10 years, having entered the country as a tourist.
“The Philippines has the highest electricity rate in Asia.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: In 2024, the Philippines ranked third highest behind Singapore and Japan in terms of electricity cost in the continent.
“Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, mentioned South Korea, Japan and Australia as U. S. allies when asked to name an ASEAN member.”
Vera Files rated this: Needs context
Vera Files says: Indeed, South Korea, Japan and Australia are U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region, with South Korea being home to the U.S.' largest army base installation. However, none of these countries are members of ASEAN. ASEAN …
“Pope Francis has recently resigned and has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as his successor.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Pope Francis has not resigned; he has recently led Catholic Church masses. When a pope dies or resigns, his successor shall be elected through a papal conclave.
“Former executive secretary Vic Rodriguez said he ordered the seizure of illegally imported sugar in 2022 and vowed to withdraw his senatorial bid if anyone can produce a copy of Sugar Order No. 3 bearing his signature.”
Vera Files rated this: No basis
Vera Files says: While Rodriguez was executive secretary, SO No. 4 came out on Aug. 10, 2022 for the importation of 300,000 metric tons of refined sugar. However, the order was taken down from the SRA website that same day. He had nothi…
“The 1734 Murillo Velarde map “served as a crucial piece of historical evidence” in the country's case over the West Philippine Sea dispute with China under the UNCLOS in the Hague-based arbitral tribunal.”
Vera Files rated this: Needs context
Vera Files says: While the Philippines submitted the Murillo Velarde map as historical cartography evidence of the country's connection to Scarborough Shoal and the Spratly Islands, the arbitral tribunal did not rule which country has s…
“Video shows footage of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump extending an invitation to former president Rodrigo Duterte.”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: As can be seen in the full video from Business World's YouTube channel, Trump did not extend an invitation to Duterte but expressed appreciation and praise for the Philippines as host of the US-ASEAN summit.
“Halimah Yacob, former president of Singapore, expressed support for the separation of the Mindanao Republic from the Philippines.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The creation of a ‘Mindanao republic’ or support thereof was not part of any conversation with the former Singaporean leaders.