FACT CHECK: ICC did NOT drop 57 charges against Duterte
A Facebook post is circulating a claim that 57 drug war charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte were dismissed by the International Criminal Court. This is false.
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FACT CHECK: Posts claiming prosecution team declares ‘win’ in impeachment trial MISLEADING
The prosecution did not recently declare victory in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. The graphic recycles a July 7 statement when prosecutors claimed "victory" on Day 2 after being allowed to proceed presenting witnesses.
FACT CHECK: Claim that VP Sara impeachment trial a waste of public funds NEEDS CONTEXT
A viral post claims most Filipino voters consider Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial a waste of public funds. The survey finding needs context.
FACT CHECK: Romualdez, Sandro Marcos NO ties to Laos, Thai drug seizure
Facebook posts claim that Filipino suspects in the drug trafficking incident in Laos and Thailand are employees of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and the whole transaction was masterminded by Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos. This is not true.
FACT CHECK: No evidence presented by prosecution to impeach VP Sara FALSE
A viral post falsely claims prosecutors presented no evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte during the first 38 days of her impeachment trial. This is false.
