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Vera Files says: The video does not show a tsunami that happened in Northern California. Its original version, published by a YouTube channel in 2024, carries a disclaimer saying it was altered or carried synthetic content.
Vera Files says: The Facebook page for the alleged polling firm PhilData Trends was first created in 2016 as a fan page for celebrity Maymay Entrata. It has since been taken down or deleted. Unlike other polling firms in the country, Ph…
Vera Files says: Castro is facing no motion seeking to have her suspended or expelled out of the House of Representatives.
Vera Files says: No such statement came from Guo and her legal counsel disowned the statement attributed to her.
Vera Files says: Robredo never said anything to express support for Duterte amid the controversy. The video merely revived a bogus quote attributed to her.
Vera Files says: Pfizer helped create a vaccine against COVID-19. Its researchers also developed an antifungal called fluconazole, and an antibacterial called doxycycline.
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.
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.
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.
Vera Files says: Romualdez is facing no motion to dismiss him from his position.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vera Files says: INQUIRER.net warned against website and social media posts that pretend as INQUIRER.net to spread disinformation.
Vera Files says: EDSA was not one of the 13 locations where the INC's “National Rally for Peace” was held on Jan. 13.
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.
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.
Vera Files says: In 2024, the Philippines ranked third highest behind Singapore and Japan in terms of electricity cost in the continent.
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 …