FACT CHECK: ‘Unanimous’ PNP, AFP vote for pro-Duterte senators NEEDS CONTEXT
A Facebook page claimed that uniformed personnel from the AFP and the PNP voted unanimously for pro-Duterte senators. This needs context.
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FACT CHECK: 1.4 milyon, HINDI 17 milyong botante, ang may sobrang boto sa mga senador
May mga post online na nagsasabing mahigit 17 milyong Filipino ang nag-overvote daw noong May 12. Sinabi ng Commission on Elections na 1.4 milyon lang ang aktwal na bilang ng mga nasayang na balota dahil lumampas sa 12 ang binotong senator.
FACT CHECK: Post on Marcoleta’s free electricity promise NEEDS CONTEXT
A Facebook post claims that monthly electricity bills of P2,000 and below are now free of charge, citing Senator-elect Rodante Marcoleta's campaign promise. This needs context.
The 12 new senators
The Commission on Elections proclaimed May 17 the 12 who won in the May 12 senatorial elections.
FACT CHECK: Graphic of Bong Go saying Sara Duterte ‘has no contribution’ to his reelection bid FAKE
A social media card on Sen. Bong Go supposedly admitting that Vice President Sara Duterte has no contribution to his reelection bid has circulated online. This is fabricated.
Heartwarming elections’ participation of senior citizens and PWDs
PWDs and seniors’ citizens’ participation in the democratic practice is also a family and community affair. It’s heartwarming. Photos for VERA Files by Bullit Marquez and Vincent Go.
FACT CHECK: OLD clip used in video of Willie Revillame “not accepting defeat”
A video is circulating online of TV host and senatorial aspirant Willie Revillame supposedly airing his frustrations over his defeat in the May 12 polls. This is misleading. The video was taken before the elections.
FACT CHECK: NO P5K cash aid from Bong Go after May 12 polls
A newly created Facebook page is claiming that reelectionist Sen. Bong Go, who is leading the senatorial race, will provide P5,000 ayuda to those who voted for him in the May 12 midterm elections. This is fake.
ACM issues hound voters despite fewer machines replaced
Comelec chairman George Garcia disclosed that only 311 of the 16,000 contingency ACMs were used to replace those that malfunctioned in the May 12 polls.
FACT CHECK: No election results yet; Davao del Norte ‘tally’ is FAKE
The Comelec has not released election results as of 2 p.m. today.
