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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos Jr.’s post showing large audience while he speaks at UNGA needs context

Clips from the United Nations (UN) and state media show an emptier UN Assembly Hall during Marcos Jr.'s speech.

By VERA Files

Sep 27, 2022

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A video posted on the Facebook page of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sept. 22 shows shots of a large audience at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as he was delivering his speech on Sept. 21 (Manila Time).

Marcos addressed the UNGA on the same day the Philippines commemorated the 50th anniversary of his father’s declaration of martial law in the country.

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Bongbong Marcos official Facebook account, RECAP | September 20, 2022, Sept. 22, 2022

United Nations official YouTube channel, ?? (English/Français/العربية) General Assembly President – Addresses General Debate, 77th Session, Sept. 21, 2022

United Nations official YouTube channel, ?? Philippines – President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 77th Session (English) | #UNGA, Sept. 21, 2022

RTVMalacanang official YouTube channel, Statement at the 77th Session of the UNGA General Debate (Speech) 9/20/2022, Sept. 21, 2022

 

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