FACT CHECK: Willie Revillame wrongly claims 94% to 97% of Filipinos are poor
Justifying his bid for a seat in the Senate in the 2025 elections, television host Willie Revillame falsely claimed that 94% to 97% of Filipinos are poor.
Claims by Public Figures
FACT CHECK: Escudero falsely credits Congress for BARMM anti-dynasty rule
The anti-dynasty provision is contained in a Bangsamoro law and a Comelec resolution. Neither the Comelec nor the transitional Bangsamoro Parliament are considered part of Congress
FACT CHECK: Duterte again flip-flops on Marcos, ‘opposition’ status
Within five minutes, former president Rodrigo Duterte has contradicted himself from saying the PDP belongs to the opposition in the current administration to not being in the opposition.
FACT CHECK: Bong Go claim on Duterte ‘not allowing’ illegal activities needs context
While no court has yet found Rodrigo Duterte guilty of involvement in illegal activities, his name has been mentioned in some ongoing investigations into unlawful undertakings during his terms as Davao City mayor and as the country’s president.
FACT CHECK: VP Duterte flip-flops on ‘friendship’ with Marcos
Just less than three months before, Vice President Sara Duterte said she and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were "still friends."
