FACT CHECK: Claim that Marcos gov’t has more debt than Duterte admin NEEDS CONTEXT
The Duterte administration accrued more debt than the Marcos government, according to data published by the National Treasury.
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FACT CHECK: FAKE discount promos of sporting goods retailer spread online
Several Facebook pages are claiming that sporting goods retailer Decathlon is offering a discount promo for a bag. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: ‘Neygold Plus’ NOT FDA-approved for prostatitis
Posts online are fraudulently peddling Neygold Plus, which is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating prostatitis.
FACT CHECK: Solons NOT forced to sign impeachment raps vs. Duterte
False rumors online are claiming that Lower House members were forced to sign the impeach complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.
FACT CHECK: Alleged ‘cremation video’ of Barbie Hsu is of a DIFFERENT person
Viral posts of a video with an erroneous caption claim it to be final moments of late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu before her cremation.
FACT CHECK: Photo of Romualdez, congressmen with stash of cash FAKE
An altered photo of Speaker Martin Romualdez holding a briefcase filled with cash has spread on Facebook after the House impeached VP Sara Duterte.
FACT CHECK: Senate DID NOT cancel Sara impeachment
A YouTube video claims that the impeachment of VP Sara Duterte has been cancelled after the Senate adjourned last Feb. 5 without discussing the complaint. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Quote card of Rep. Suan explaining impeachment vote FAKE
A quote card supposedly from a lawmaker saying he voted in favor of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment in exchange for ayuda funds is circulating online. This is fabricated.
Start of Sara’s long goodbye?
Endorsed by 215 lawmakers, the impeachment process now moves to the Senate, where a trial will be conducted to determine Duterte’s culpability.
FACT CHECK: Fernandez NOT removed from House
A YouTube video claims that Rep. Dan Fernandez has been expelled from the House of Representatives following a complaint lodged against him with the ethics committee. This is false.
