FACT CHECK: Roque’s claim on ‘revoked’ SMNI franchise misleads, ‘detained’ anchors lacks context
Although the NTC had issued a cease and desist order against SMNI’s radio and television operations, its franchise remains legally valid.
Claims by Public Figures
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.
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.
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: PAGCOR wrongly claims licensed POGOs do not engage in criminal activities
At least four POGOs found to have engaged in criminal activities had licenses from PAGCOR when they were raided last year.
