FACT CHECK: Marcos’ claim on infrastructure program being ‘on schedule’ needs context
The completion dates of at least six Infrastructure Flagship Projects of the Marcos administration have been adjusted due to delays.
Claims by Public Figures
FACT CHECK: Jay Sonza misleads on Marcos drug test claim
Neither the INC nor NET25 has issued any statement on Marcos' alleged drug use, but SAGIP Party-List Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, a prominent INC member, did so.
FACT CHECK: Comelec backtracks on banning premature campaigning in 2025 polls
From saying it will ban premature campaigning in the 2025 polls, Comelec now says it cannot circumvent the 2007 law that repealed the restriction.
FACT CHECK: Marcos’ claim on ‘decreased’ poverty index in BARMM needs context
Poverty figures in the BARMM have, indeed, decreased since 2018. But it remains to have the highest poverty incidence in the country at 34.8% as of the first half of 2023, according to PSA.
FACT CHECK: Sen. Robinhood Padilla flip flops on political dynasties
Less than a month after saying that having three Dutertes in the 2025 senatorial race is “good news,” Sen. Robinhood Padilla filed a bill prohibiting political dynasties.
