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​VERA Files stands by its Fact Check that Communications Assistant Secretary Maria Rafael-Banaag contradicted official government data on drug war when she denied that tens of thousands have been killed in the Duterte administration’s controversial anti-illegal-drug campaign.

Watch how the Palace’s position on the issue evolved.

If President Rodrigo Duterte makes a statement about his verbal fishing deal with China in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22, then it would become “legally binding” under international law. But it would still be unconstitutional.

Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin warned on July 11 of “consequences; far reaching ones” as he rejected the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution to report on human rights in the Philippines next June.

Communications Assistant Secretary Maria Rafael-Banaag contradicted what her office called the “only” official source of drug war data, #RealNumbersPH, when she denied that tens of thousands have been killed in the Duterte administration’s controversial anti-illegal-drug campaign.

The foursome, with accompanying artist Gabriel Paguirigan, will be seen in “Les Nuit d’ete: An Evening of Opera Love Duets” on July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Spotlight Power Mac in Circuit Makati.

Trillanes' mother's name never appeared in court documents on the Kevlar helmet deal.

Garbed in his costume as Felipe in his new musical Sindak 41 set during the Japanese Occupation, Vince Tañada is at once the actor blending easily with his ensemble. You try to look at the face of the young lawyer you saw years back and there is none

The Office of the Ombudsman has recently suspended the release of Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) under its custody, citing pending changes in its regulation.

The meetings will address issues relating to car seats from pricing to proper installation and maintenance.

The law establishes the country’s baselines, which were used to map out its EEZ.

An Australian road safety expert said the Philippines has the “environment” to implement the car seat law because of its “attitude”, government support, and existing product standards.

The National Safe Kids Week (Proclamation No. 1307) is celebrated to raise awareness of the hazards children face while traveling to and from school. This year’s theme is “Safe Journey, Safe Kids.”

Bats play a crucial role in the survival of a healthy ecosystem through seed dispersal, pollination, biological pest control, medicine, and many more.

Youth group Sigaw ng Kabataan Coalition will plant more trees after planting thousands for PH environment month.

Duterte’s proposition directly violates the Philippine Charter, the Fisheries Code, and the archipelagic baselines law.

Duterte did not earn praise for calling Obama “son of a whore.”

The interesting lives of fruit bats in the Monfort Bat Sanctuary told.

What are diplomatic passports and who are entitled to them? Here are 3 facts you need to know.

Parents laud the car seat law but also raise concerns over its implementation.

In this timeline, VERA Files compiled the evolution of statements on the June 9 incident and the issues surrounding it.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is correct when he questioned recently whether China can actually claim a huge swath of the ocean – by which he meant the Chinese Nine Dash Line Claim over practically the entire South China Sea (including portions we refer to as the West Philippine Sea).

The Department of Foreign Affairs is canceling diplomatic passports issued to non-diplomatic personnel, following the denial of entry by Hongkong authorities of former Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario June 21.

The sinking last week of Filipino-owned wooden fishing boat F/B GimVer 1 by a bigger Chinese ship in Recto Bank presents an expanding dynamic to Chinese expansionist claims over recognized Philippine maritime zones .