“Video of a massive crowd was taken during a pro-Duterte rally.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The clip was old footage taken on July 23, 2023 during the Zevra Festival, a music festival held in Spain.
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“Pope Francis had passed away”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The Vatican has not announced the Pope’s death. The latest update as of Feb. 24 states that “the night went well” and Pope Francis “slept and is resting.”
“Senatorial candidate Apollo Quiboloy says he wants Republic Act No. 11310 amended to expand the coverage of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens Act to include food security, health care and housing services.”
Vera Files rated this: Inaccurate
Vera Files says: R.A 11310 institutionalized the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The law on social pension for indigent senior citizens Quiboloy was referring to is R.A. 11916.
“Senatorial candidates Tito Sotto and Erwin Tulfo have left the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Sotto and Tulfo remain part of the Alyansa slate's lineup. Both candidates have made no intention to leave the ticket.
“VP Sara Duterte blocked the evidence supporting the impeachment complaints filed against her”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: VP Sara Duterte's petition seeking to nullify the fourth impeachment complaint against her was filed on Feb. 18, and the High Court has yet to render a decision on it.
“The Supreme Court has nullified the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The video distorted a news report on the petition filed by Mindanao-based lawyers to nullify Duterte's impeachment. The Supreme Court has not ruled to void the complaint.
“Senatorial candidate Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan recently argued with the police over a traffic incident.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The footage is an old video of Francis Pangilinan who was disallowed to visit former justice secretary Leila de Lima at Camp Crame.
“Viral photos online show police rescuing children from kidnappers at a checkpoint.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: A reverse image search revealed that these photos were taken years ago and given a false context.
“Rep. Edgar Chatto thought the signature sheet for the impeachment raps against Sara Duterte was for attendance.”
Vera Files rated this: Satire
Vera Files says: This claim originated from the Facebook page Bohol Daily Balita, which is a satirical account. Chatto's original FB page also said this is not true.
“The United States has frozen all the assets of the entirety of the International Criminal Court.”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: The US has no jurisdiction over the ICC, which is hosted by the Netherlands. US President Donald Trump’s executive order has only targeted one ICC staff, so far.
“Vice President Sara Duterte was not impeached because the Senate has not yet issued a verdict on her case.”
Vera Files rated this: Needs Context
Vera Files says: Duterte was already “impeached” after more than one-thirds of the House of Representatives signed the verified impeachment complaint against her. It is the Senate's decision to acquit or convict the vice president when …
“There is a law against political dynasty, but why is it not implemented?”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: While Section 26, Article 2 of the 1987 Constitution prohibits political dynasties, an enabling law still needs to be passed by Congress to define it.
“Members of the House of Representatives were forced to sign the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: House members belonging to the Majority and Minority blocs have refuted the circulating allegation online, saying no one was forced to sign the complaints.
“Neygold Plus can be used to cure prostatitis and other related illnesses.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Neygold Plus is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for safe consumption.
“In Singapore, CSE is not integrated into all subjects. It should be a three one-hour sessions in a year for a really focused teaching about sexuality education. They have an opt-out form.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: In Singapore, CSE is integrated into the Science, Biology, and Character and Citizenship Education all year round. They have once a year Empowered Teens talks, from which parents can opt-out their children.
“Vietnam has the most features occupied in the South China Sea with 22. China has 14, the Philippines has eight, Malaysia has 14 and Taiwan has one.”
Vera Files rated this: Inaccurate
Vera Files says: The numbers Marcoleta cited are incorrect and outdated. They do not correspond to land features in the South China Sea claimed by each country, but the number of outposts put up in the Spratly Islands, which is only a p…
“Cagayan de Oro 1st District Rep. Lordan Suan said he voted in favor of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment in exchange for additional cash assistance budget.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: In a Feb. 6. Facebook post, Rep. Lordan Suan disowned the circulating quote card and dismissed it as “fake news and black propaganda.” It came from a Facebook page that has been sharing fabricated statements attributed …
“The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has been cancelled after the Senate adjourned last Feb. 5 without discussing the complaint.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The Senate has not dismissed or cancelled the case against the vice president. It will start the impeachment trial in July after the president's State of the Nation Address.
“Dan Fernandez has been expelled from the House of Representatives following a complaint lodged against him in the ethics committee.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Fernandez remains a member of the lower house and the complaint against him has yet to be heard.
“Sinabi ni Vice President Sara Duterte na wala siyang ginawang pagbabanta na patayin si President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”
Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop
Vera Files says: Sa isang Zoom press conference noong Nob. 23, 2024, sinabi ni Duterte na may inutusan na siya na kapag siya ay pinatay, patayin din niya ang presidente, first lady at House speaker.