FACT CHECK: Data contradict Marcos’ claim that PH economy is ‘fastest growing’ in the world
This is at least the second time, by VERA Files Fact Check’s count, that Marcos made an inaccurate claim about the Philippines’ economic standing.
Claims by Public Figures
FACT CHECK: DFA Usec makes false remark about SC decision on South China Sea exploration deal
Retired associate justice Antonio Carpio said the “national territory” clause is in Article I of the Constitution, while “the SC based its decision on the JMSU case on Section 2 of Article XII – these are two different articles in the Constitution.”
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte received almost P400K monthly salary as president, not P197K as he now claims
This is the seventh time, at least by VERA Files Fact Check’s count, that Duterte understated his salary.
FACT CHECK: From ‘possible’ to ‘plenty,’ Duterte stance on drug war abuses changes course
During the campaign for the 2016 presidential elections, Duterte promised to rid the Philippines of illegal drugs in six months. This promise had evolved throughout his term.
FACT CHECK: Govt communication bureau’s claim that EDSA Greenways is a Marcos Jr. project lacks context
The EDSA Greenways Project was conceptualized in 2017 under the Duterte administration.
