FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte calling President Marcos a ‘drug addict’ needs context
This was the first time Rodrigo Duterte mentioned President Ferdinand Marcos’ name in connection with drug abuse.
Claims by Public Figures
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte’s claim that President Marcos is on PDEA narco-list is baseless
Former president Rodrigo Duterte called President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a “drug addict” and said his name was included in a list from the PDEA. This is baseless.
FACT CHECK: DepEd’s order continuing voucher program for Grade 11 students in SUCs, LUCs for SY 2023-2024 needs context
Six months after stopping the issuance of vouchers for Grade 11 students enrolled in state and local universities and colleges for the current school year ending in June 2024, the Department of Education ordered that it be continued.
FACT CHECK: Zubiri shifts gears on prioritizing Cha-cha in Senate
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is now saying the Senate will review the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, following a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Jan. 11.
FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte ayaw na sa Cha-cha?
Hindi na raw kailangan ng Charter Change dahil wala naman daw mali sa 1987 Constitution, sabi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Taliwas ito sa posisyon niya noong siya ay nasa pwesto pa. Nagbago na nga ba ang ihip ng hangin?
