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FACT CHECK: Joel Villanueva did NOT say God put him in position for a mission

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Jun 29, 2026

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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

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Jun 29, 2026

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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.

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FACT CHECK: Jonvic Remulla did NOT order 225K Manila police to Mindanao for Bato manhunt

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Jun 25, 2026

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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.

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FACT CHECK: Posts claiming SC declared impeachment against Sara unconstitutional MISLEAD

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Jun 24, 2026

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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.

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FACT CHECK: Magalong did NOT criticize Joel Villanueva for joining the Gatchalian-led bloc

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Jun 24, 2026

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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.

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