VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte touts false claim that Tagle was kicked out of Manila post
President Rodrigo Duterte was wrong when he said former Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle was booted out of his position by Pope Francis for politicking.
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VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Code Red Alert on COVID-19
The Department of Health (DOH) raised a Code Red alert on COVID-19 in the country this weekend following the confirmation of more cases of the novel coronavirus. As of March 10, there were at least 33 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country, as the DOH and hospitals implemented tighter monitoring measures.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Locsin changes tune on aid from UNHRC resolution signatories
In September 2019, Locsin called the ban on aid from the UNHRC resolution signatories a "good idea," saying the Philippines "doesn't need the money."
FACT CHECK: Jay Sonza, RJ Nieto help propagate wrong claim that Drilon snoozed in CNN PH interview
Former broadcaster Jay Sonza and blogger RJ Nieto, both known for their pro-administration stance, amplified a false claim that Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon snoozed in the middle of a television interview.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duque’s statement that ‘moist throat’ can prevent COVID-19 contradicts WHO advisory
Drinking water does not prevent coronavirus infection, the World Health Organization said.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte repeats wrong claim PH has ‘no oil’
The Philippines has been producing commercial oil as early as 1979.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte falsely claims there are still U.S. military bases in PH
President Duterte threatened to terminate the VFA with the US after former police chief Sen. Bato Dela Rosa confirmed that his US visa had been cancelled.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pimentel’s claim that Duterte may unilaterally cancel VFA needs context
The Supreme Court has not decided on the question of whether the president can unilaterally terminate a treaty or an agreement with other countries.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Mon Tulfo falsely claims Phivolcs failed to issue Taal eruption warning
Tulfo is wrong; Phivolcs had issued several warnings on Taal's possible eruption before its recent explosion.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bongbong Marcos falsely claims martial law horrors fabricated
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is wrong in saying that plunder, massive corruption and human rights violations did not happen during his father's 20-year rule.
