Just like in past elections, Filipinos trooped to the polls in huge numbers and lined up for hours enduring the summer heat and the disorganization of poll officers, to exercise their duty to choose their leaders.
Sen. Imee Marcos wrongly claimed that her father, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was awarded three types of military decorations from the U.S. government for his military service during the Second World War.
Fighting “fake news” should never stop, however exhausting it may be, the vice president said.
“Iba naman!” This is the battle cry of Manila City Mayor and presidential candidate Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso as he offered himself as the best alternative in the May 9 elections.
For at least the second time, senatorial candidate Salvador Panelo repeated a wrong claim that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has “no jurisdiction” to investigate alleged crimes against humanity associated with President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.
(First of four parts) In this four-part series, VERA Files Fact Check compiled relevant information about six of the top candidates vying for Malacañang, and their respective vice presidential bets, to help voters make the ultimate decision.
They don’t do motorcades or rallies with thousands of people in attendance. Instead, presidential candidate Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and his running mate Vicente “Tito” Sotto III prefer engaging with people from different sectors of society.
Love filled the air in Pasig City’s business district as thousands braved the scorching summer heat to show support to the presidential bid of Leni Robredo, her running mate, Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, and their eight senatorial candidates Sunday.
Presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos claimed that galunggong or round scad, which he stressed was "for the poor," is the fish “easiest to raise.” There is no basis for his claim because research on galunggong aquaculture is still ongoing, and experts have no conclusions on its feasibility.
Presidential candidate Dr. Jose “Joey” Montemayor, who is against mandatory vaccination, claimed that the number of fully vaccinated individuals in the Philippines has not reached 30 million as of early March. This is false.
