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FACT CHECK: Jimmy Bondoc falsely claims FBI has dropped charges vs Quiboloy
By VERA Files
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Feb 28, 2025
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Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy remains on the most wanted list of the FBI. There has been no official announcement to the contrary from the U.S. federal authorities on the charges against him.

FACT CHECK: Quiboloy inaccurately cites 4Ps law as senior citizens’ pension law
By VERA Files
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Feb 25, 2025
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Quiboloy’s attribution is inaccurate. R.A. No. 11310 is the law institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), while R.A. No. 11916 is the Senior Citizens’ Pension Act.

FACT CHECK: Ben Tulfo touts misleading claims on political dynasty
By VERA Files
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Feb 19, 2025
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Tulfo's statements are misleading. A political dynasty exists not only when multiple family members have dominant control over a certain locality.
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