“Chiz Escudero killed Duterte impeachment case”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Escudero only delayed the reading of charges in the Articles of Impeachment from June 2 to June 11
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“General Nicolas Torre III has been sacked as Philippine National Police chief after his predecessor, Gen. Rommel Marbil, supposedly made allegations of wrongdoing against him.”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: Torre, recently named as head of the country's police force, has not been dismissed by Malacañang. Marbil also did not reveal any misconduct committed by his successor.
“Graphic bearing the logos of ABS-CBN News and TV Patrol says Rodrigo Duterte is returning to the Philippines.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: This is fabricated. No such news card exists in any of the official social media channels of ABS-CB or TV Patrol. The ICC has not ordered the release of Duterte.
“Classes on June 16, 2025 are suspended due to the spread of the Mpox virus.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: There are no official announcements from the Department of Education (DepEd) or the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) regarding class suspension due to Mpox.
“A public advisory has been issued on the supposed implementation of a lockdown in the country to contain the rapid transmission of monkeypox (mpox) virus.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: In a May 31 advisory, the DOH warned the public against the false claim circulating online, noting that “there is no need for a lockdown because mpox is not airborne.”
“Imee Marcos hugged and kissed Nicholas Kaufman, lawyer of former president Rodrigo Duterte, at The Hague.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: The video merged two official photos and edited with artificial intelligence to make it appear Marcos and Kaufman were hugging and kissing.
“Metro Manila will be placed under General Community Quarantine starting June 10 to prevent the spread of a so-called ‘Mpox COVID-19' variant.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: The Department of Health said there is no need for a lockdown due to Mpox cases because the virus is not airborne. The post used an edited version of a 2020 ABS-CBN News news card.
“SM City Bacolod is promoting a 70% discount on Casio G-Shock watches.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: The pages that promoted the discounts are impostors. Casio has been warning since 2024 against third-party resellers who offer discounts and ask for payment or personal information.
“Uniformed personnel from the PNP, AFP voted unanimously for pro-Duterte senators in the May 12 midterm elections.”
Vera Files rated this: Needs Context
Vera Files says: Only a small percentage of uniformed personnel voted in the LAV
“Video shows the International Criminal Court has dismissed with finality the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The video was old and shows a clip from the swearing-in ceremony of five ICC judges in 2012, not the court's hearing or dismissal of Duterte's case.
“Ang Furzero Bee Venom Joint and Bone Pain Relief Cream, isang pamahid na gawa sa kamandag ng bubuyog ay nakagagaling daw ng sakit sa kasukasuan.”
Vera Files rated this: Peke
Vera Files says: ng kamandag ng bubuyog ay hindi pa napatutunayang epektibong gamot sa sakit sa kasukasuan, at ang pamahid ay hindi registered sa Food and Drug Administration.
“The Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines cause heart damage.”
Vera Files rated this: Needs Context
Vera Files says: The U.S. FDA indeed ordered Pfizer and Moderna to update their COVID-19 vaccine warnings to include heart damage risk. However, the warning refers only to increased risk and not guaranteed damage. The adverse effects we…
“Sen. Imee Marcos urged her younger brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, to resign.”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: It is not true that Sen. Imee Marcos urged President Bongbong Marcos to step down from his post. A video of Imee from 2023 was used to mislead netizens. In the original post, the senator did not name anyone nor did she …
“Aprubado at ilalabas na ang ₱5,000 pension para sa senior citizens.”
Vera Files rated this: Mali
Vera Files says: Inaprubahan ng House of Representatives ang Universal Social Pension Bill for Senior Citizens sa pangatlo at huling pagbasa noong May 21, 2024. Pero nakabinbin pa rin ang panukala sa Senado.
“A link supposedly allows motorists to check online if they have violations under the reimplemented No Contact Apprehension Program by the MMDA.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: n a May 26 advisory, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said the circulating link claiming to allow motorists to check if they have violations following the resumption of the No Contact Apprehension Program i…
“All Malasakit Centers are going to distribute a P5,000 cash aid in all barangay halls.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: Sen. Bong Go, principal author of the law which enacted Malasakit Centers, said posts claiming such fabricated claims are scams.
“Furzero Bee Venom Joint and Bone Pain Relief Cream can cure joint pain, and the product is endorsed by Dr. John Anthony Dueñas.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: The page that posted the video is an impostor. The clip of Dr. John Anthony Dueñas was edited with artificial intelligence. Dueñas said he does not endorse any product. Furzero Bee Venom Joint and Bone Pain Relief Cream…
“Photo shows Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa visiting former president Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague, Netherlands.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The circulating photo of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa with former president Rodrigo Duterte was taken in December 2022.
“ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan resigns.”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: Karim Khan did not resign but filed a temporary leave of absence amid the probe into his alleged sexual misconduct.
“Isulan City in Sultan Kudarat has a new international airport.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: There is a 99.6% chance the photo is AI-generated, according to artificial intelligence (AI) detecting tool Hive Moderation.