FACT CHECK: NBI senior agent Calilung NOT arrested
Four YouTube videos claim that NBI senior agent John Mark Calilung, the first prosecution witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, has been arrested. This is false.
Online Posts
FACT CHECK: Robin Padilla did NOT urge VP Sara Duterte to take lie detector test
A quote card claims Senator-judge Robin Padilla pushed for Vice President Sara Duterte to undergo a lie detector test during the impeachment trial. The statement is fabricated.
FACT CHECK: Ridon to leave the country if Sara Duterte sits as president FAKE
A Facebook post claims that House prosecutor James Mark Terry Ridon said he would leave the country if Vice President Sara Duterte becomes president because he does not like her. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Marcos did NOT ask why people were against jailing Marcoleta
A Facebook post claims President Ferdinand Marcos questions why people oppose jailing Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and implies the senator is a thief who must be held accountable. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Trillanes NOT seeking disbarment of VP Sara’s defense team
A graphic claiming that former senator Antonio Trillanes IV lodged a disbarment complaint against the 16-member defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte during her impeachment trial circulates online. This is not true.
