FACT CHECK: Data contradict Marcos’ claim that PH economy is ‘fastest growing’ in the world
This is at least the second time, by VERA Files Fact Check’s count, that Marcos made an inaccurate claim about the Philippines’ economic standing.
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FACT CHECK: Dela Rosa repeats wrong claim he faces case in ICC
Although Dela Rosa was named in the request to launch the drug war probe in 2021, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has yet to identify any suspects who will be charged with crimes against humanity that occurred in the Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: DA official seesaws on sugar import fiasco
In a public hearing by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on May 23, Agriculture Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban backpedaled six times on claims regarding President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive early this year to import sugar.
FACT CHECK: SMNI anchor makes BASELESS claims that PhilStar.com editor, NUJP were part of CPP-NPA-NDF
Jonathan De Santos of PhilStar.com was never a member of the CPP-NPA-NDF.
FACT CHECK: Badoy repeats misleading claim on 2015 SC ruling
This is at least the second time that Lorraine Badoy misled information about the 2015 Supreme Court ruling.
FACT CHECK: Marcos, DOF falsely claim PH leads GDP growth forecast in Asia
The Philippines does not have the highest projected GDP growth among Asian countries. It ranks fourth in the IMF’s 30 emerging and developing economies in the region, with a projected GDP growth of 6%. Palau holds the top spot with 8.7%, followed by Maldives with 7.2%.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Filipinos share Celine Dion DEATH HOAX on FB
Two Filipino Facebook users shared TikTok videos allegedly showing Celine Dion on her deathbed. The woman in the video is not the Canadian singer.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos wrongly claims that govt appeal with ICC has failed
Only the government’s request to suspend the resumption of the drug war probe was junked by the ICC Appeals Chamber on March 27.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos DID NOT appoint Marcoleta as Agriculture secretary
A video falsely claims that President Bongbong Marcos appointed SAGIP partylist Rep. Rodante Marcoleta as agriculture secretary.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pamphlet in NICA orientation bears wrong definition of red-tagging
Red-tagging is the “vilification, labeling or guilt by association” involving “the characterization of most groups on the left of the political spectrum as “front organizations” for armed groups whose aim is to destroy democracy.”
