Vera Files
VERA Files is a non-profit news organisation in the Philippines that runs a fact-checking service.
“Mandating the registration of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards can deter crime.”
Vera Files says: SIM card registration policies have not been helpful in curbing crime, according to the UK-based Privacy International's online page. “Mexico’s card registration law was enacted in 2009 but was repealed just three years…
“People fainted while waiting in line at SM Mall of Asia for a sale of Mitsuta air conditioners”
“SMNI News tweeted about trending hashtags calling for the resignation of Bongbong Marcos and to #LetSaraLead.”
“The AFP wants to remove Legarda and mete out the punishment for her as a reserve officer for severely violating the law, and she might undergo court martial.”
“The two presidents before Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “did nothing” to save convicted Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso from execution for drug smuggling in Indonesia.”
Vera Files says: Former president Rodrigo Duterte chose not to interfere with Indonesia’s judicial process, saying he would accept the country’s decision on Mary Jane’s case. However, the late president Benigno Aquino III took steps to …
“Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles has exposed the forgers behind the fake document on the appointment of an immigration commissioner”
“Ang pagmumura ay ipinagbabawal at may parusa sa ilalim ng Safe Spaces Act.”
Vera Files says: Walang kaparusahan sa Safe Spaces Act ang pagmumura lamang. Ang ipinagbabawal ng Republic Act No. 11313 ay ang "hindi kanais-nais at hindi inanyayahang mga aksyon o pananalita" na patungkol sa kasarian o oryentasyong se…
“Bam Aquino was shocked to see footage of his uncle Ninoy Aquino saying he supports the legalization of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army”
“Cursing is prohibited and punishable under the Safe Spaces Act.”
Vera Files says: Cursing alone is not punishable under the Safe Spaces Act. What Republic Act No. 11313 prohibits are "unwanted and uninvited sexual actions or remarks" that discriminates against a person’s gender or sexual orientation …