FACT CHECK: Joel Villanueva did NOT say God put him in position for a mission
A Facebook post claims that Sen. Joel Villanueva said God put him in his position for a mission. This is fake.
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FACT CHECK: Padilla did NOT say minority senators should be exempt from juvenile justice law
A Facebook post satirically claims that Sen. Robinhood Padilla remarked that minority senators should be exempt from the juvenile justice law, which exempts minors from criminal liability. This is satire.
FACT CHECK: Jonvic Remulla did NOT order 225K Manila police to Mindanao for Bato manhunt
DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla did not order the deployment of 225K Manila l policemen to Mindanao for the manhunt of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa. The figure is the PNP's total nationwide strength, and only a small select team is handling the operation.
FACT CHECK: Posts claiming SC declared impeachment against Sara unconstitutional MISLEAD
Several posts circulating online claim that the Supreme Court has junked the motion to reopen the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte because it is unconstitutional. This is misleading.
FACT CHECK: Magalong did NOT criticize Joel Villanueva for joining the Gatchalian-led bloc
A Facebook post claims Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong criticized Sen. Joel Villanueva for joining the majority in the Senate led by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. This is fake.
ICC: Courtroom, not media, is proper forum for Duterte case
The British judge reminded all lawyers involved in the proceedings to exercise caution when discussing the case or court rulings with the media.
FACT CHECK: Ben Tulfo telling Erwin Tulfo to resign FAKE
Several Facebook posts claim that Filipino television and radio personality Ben Tulfo is urging his younger brother, Senator Erwin Tulfo, to resign amid Senate chaos. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: FALSE posts claim SC ruling halts Bato Dela Rosa’s ICC arrest
Facebook posts falsely claim a Supreme Court ruling stopped Sen. Bato Dela Rosa's ICC arrest. In fact, the court denied his request to stop his arrest. It has yet to rule on ICC jurisdiction.
FACT CHECK: Posts FALSELY claim Mindanao quake victims got ‘zero budget’
Claims that Mindanao earthquake victims got zero budget because they are pro-Duterte are false. The government has released over ₱640 million in combined aid and rehabilitation funds for the affected areas.
FACT CHECK: Sotto saying 14 votes enough to convict VP Sara in impeachment trial FAKE
A Facebook post claims Sen. Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said 14 votes are enough to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial. This is fake.
