FACT CHECK: Lotilla claim that LNG is ‘cleaner substitute’ for traditional fossil fuels NEEDS CONTEXT
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla repeated his claim that it is "cleaner" than traditional fossil fuels. This needs context.
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Tarmo Peltokoski is new music director of Hong Kong Philharmonic
The music news of the week is that Filipino-Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski as the 9th and the youngest music director designate of the Hong Kong Philharmonic (HK Phil).
FACT CHECK: Marcos claim that PDP was ‘never part’ of UniTeam needs context
Although neither of the two PDP factions was part of the original four political parties that comprised UniTeam, candidates from the Duterte-allied wing were included in the coalition’s slate.
De Lima not ready to run for public office, will focus on rebuilding Liberal Party
De Lima said running for public office would be “so daunting” and not on her checklist at the moment.
FACT CHECK: Jollibee impostor posts FAKE anniversary promo
An impostor Facebook page claimed that Jollibee is giving away P10,000 and a gift voucher as part of its anniversary celebration.
De Lima slams Duterte for threats, dead set on filing charges
Former senator Leila De Lima said that threats from former president Rodrigo Duterte will not dissuade her from filing charges against him.
De Lima grateful, but says she does not owe Marcos her freedom
Former senator Leila De Lima said she does not owe President Bongbong Marcos anything for simply doing what is right and respecting the justice system.
World remains more democratic despite challenge of authoritarianism, political scientist says
SARAJEVO - Offering a less pessimistic view on the state of democracy today, Harvard University professor Steve Levitsky said global democracies have been surprisingly resilient and still have a fighting chance even against the rising threat of anti-democratic forces.
FACT CHECK: Rodriguez claim that U.S. has 9 bases in PH misleads
The U.S. no longer has permanent bases in the country since 1992. American troops, however, have access to some Philippine military facilities for specific purposes.
FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Rodriguez na may 9 na US bases sa PH nakapanliligaw
Wala nang permanenteng base ang U.S. sa bansa mula noong 1992. Gayunpaman, ang mga tropang Amerikano ay may access sa ilang pasilidad ng militar ng Pilipinas para sa mga partikular na layunin.
