VERA FILES FACT SHEET: The Maharlika Investment Fund explained
What is the Maharlika Investment Fund? Why is it facing so much backlash?
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Arroyo, Marcos claim that Bam Aquino proposed ‘same’ sovereign wealth fund bill needs context
Defending the proposed creation of the Maharlika Wealth Fund, former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos pointed to former senator Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV as the original of a similar measure in 2016. This needs context.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Zubiri inaccurately claims that confidential funds can be used for repair of classrooms
A 2015 Commission on Audit (COA) set of guidelines defines confidential expenses as lump sum amounts for “surveillance activities in civilian government agencies.” It categorically states that “in no case shall (confidential or intelligence funds) be used for … construction or acquisition of buildings or housing structures.”
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Three things you need to know about confidential and intelligence funds
What are confidential and intelligence funds? For what can these be used?
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Zubiri falsely claims PH has ‘very free media’ compared to Malaysia, Singapore
Press freedom in the Philippines does not fare better than Singapore and Malaysia, according to the Paris-based World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders.
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: UN body’s universal periodic review of PH human rights situation explained
What is universal periodic review (UPR) of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council and its relevance to improving the human rights situation in the country? Here are five things you should know.
Bumagyo, Bumaha … Teka … Ano Bang Mapa Ang Gamit N’yo?
Paano mas magiging maayos ang paghahanda sa mga sakunang dala ng bagyo? Pakinggan natin ang pananaw ng Mines and Geosciences Bureau at ng City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office ng Balanga City, Bataan dito sa ikalawang bahagi ng Episode 15 ng What The F?! Podcast.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Remulla’s claim that ABS-CBN was ‘not shut down’ needs context
Responding to questions from a panel of independent human rights experts during the 136th session of the United Nations Human Rights Committee in Geneva last Oct. 11, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla claimed that ABS-CBN was “not shut down” but merely denied a new franchise. This needs context.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: For the second time, Justice secretary’s claim on ICC jurisdiction over PH needs context
During the 136th session of the United Nations Human Rights Committee in Geneva last Oct. 11, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla reiterated the government’s position that the International Criminal Court (ICC) “has ceased having jurisdiction” over the Philippines. This lacks context.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Once more, Sara Duterte-Carpio flip-flops on ‘mandatory’ face-to-face classes by November
In a new department order, Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio backtracks on her earlier directive by allowing private schools to continue holding full distance or blended learning after Nov. 2.
