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Vera Files says: The circulating graphic was edited. Only 11 names, not 22, of alleged recipients of the Office of the Vice President's confidential funds emerged during the Aug. 3 impeachment proceedings.
Vera Files says: No official House records, news reports, or public statements show that Suan advocated for the burial of vlogger Mima Alicia at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. The circulating graphic is a fabricated news card that falsely …
Vera Files says: Contrary to the bogus quote card, Marcos did not confirm the release of Duterte from detention in the Hague in this year's SONA or even mention his case before the ICC.
Vera Files says: The ICC has not issued any announcement regarding the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Vice President Sara Duterte also denied saying that her father would be released anytime soon.
Vera Files says: Only eight countries, not 120, back China's claims in the West Philippine Sea. At least 44 countries support the 2016 Arbitral Award upholding the Philippines' sovereign rights in the WPS.
Vera Files says: While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the importance of sports in his State of the Nation Address, he did not mention the late student-athlete Rene Clert Baterbonia or the June 8 drowning incident in Dipacula…
Vera Files says: There are no official statements or records from the ICC confirming that Korner said the statement. The ICC already ruled that it has jurisdiction over crimes committed when the Philippines was still a party to the Rome…
Vera Files says: Hontiveros shared that death threats against her erupted after the killing of pro-administration vlogger Mima Alicia. She never mentioned anything about the 0.01% result she actually obtained from a pre-2028 election su…
Vera Files says: The video was deceptively edited to omit the full context of Diokno's remark clarifying that “a fishing expedition may be said to occur only when the party requesting the evidence or documents is merely taking a chance …
Vera Files says: There are no official records of Castro saying this statement. The government has no policy requiring vloggers to seek government authorization before giving out assistance to the public.
Vera Files says: A reverse image search reveals that the footage was taken in Buenos Aires, Argentine, where supporters had gathered in support of the country's national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup last June.
Vera Files says: No official documents or statements from the Senate impeachment court support online claims that the cost of Duterte's impeachment trial ranges from P25 million to P70 million a day. Gatchalian has confirmed that the Se…
Vera Files says: Dela Rosa remains in hiding since he disappeared from the Senate last May 14. The graphic card originated from a TikTok account impersonating GMA Integrated News.
Vera Files says: There are no official statements from Claire Castro criticizing Ivana Alawi for extending help to others. The fake quote originated from a satirical graphic later presented as fact.
Vera Files says: Gerville Luistro merely clarified that the House cannot investigate officials without complaints filed against them. She further explained that Sara Duterte is eligible for impeachment, a legal process to remove top off…
Vera Files says: A keyword search using the full quote yielded no credible report that the senator made the statement. Hontiveros said twice in June that she is considering and preparing for a possible presidential bid in the 2028 elect…
Vera Files says: The minor is under involuntary, high-security state custody at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth in Tanauan, Leyte, not under the care of the DSWD.
Vera Files says: In a 2025 interview, Tulfo was calling on politicians to stop meddling with the budget and implementation of flood control projects, not for an end to investigations into the corruption scandal.
Vera Files says: No credible reports confirm the arrest of Calilung. He testified during the Senate impeachment trial on July 7 and 8 and was permitted to leave the premises freely, directly disproving false claims that the Senate order…
Vera Files says: No official records from Trillanes or government institutions verify this claim. Although presented as “breaking news,” no reputable media organization has reported it. Therefore, the claim remains unverified and lacks …