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Chinese online platforms swirl with Duterte arrest disinfo
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By Yvonne T. Chua
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Apr 1, 2025
Ten days after his arrest, false reports surfaced on Chinese digital media platforms claiming that former President Rodrigo Duterte had collapsed into a coma while in detention at The Hague, where he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to his bloody anti-drug war.
Alex Eala’s phenomenal run
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By VERA Files
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Mar 28, 2025
Financial rewards are likewise massive since Eala’s semifinal stint already assures the two-time Siklab Youth Sports Awardee a paycheck of US$332,160 (roughly P19 million) and could bump up to $597,890 (P34M) upon reaching the finals by defeating Pegula on Friday.She could end up fattening her bank account by $1,124,380 (P64.5M) once Eala goes all the way to seize the title, a mammoth vault from her total earnings of $32,000 this season.
From Mocha to Krizette: What to do with irresponsible commentary?
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By Katrina Stuart Santiago
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Mar 24, 2025
What of irresponsible commentary? What of baseless opinion? There has to be a way to hold accountable those who live off political social media content yet feel little to no responsibility about the effects of their actions on their public.
Duterte arrest sparks disinformation surge, spinning tales in his favor
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By Yvonne T. Chua
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Mar 20, 2025
The stunning arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by Interpol on March 11 has unleashed a torrent of disinformation across social media. Fabricated claims and misleading narratives widely cast him as a victim of injustice in an effort to garner public support.
ICC rebukes Duterte camp twice on first hearing day
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By Valerie Nuval
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Mar 15, 2025
On the first appearance of former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Pre-Trial Chamber 1 rebuked his camp twice.
FACT CHECK: Clip of impeachment dismissal refers to SoKor leader, NOT VP Sara
A Facebook page is claiming the Supreme Court dismissed the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. This is false.
Eid al-Fitr 2025
Photos and videos of the Eid al-Fitr celebration at Rizal Park on March 31 by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
Killings in Marcos’ ‘bloodless’ drug war
And if Marcos is indeed waging a “bloodless” drug war, how would he recognize the men and women in uniform who died in anti-illegal drugs operations?
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