VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte’s claim on oil as a leading power source needs context
In a recent televised address, President Rodrigo Duterte claimed that electricity in the country is "produced by oil." This needs context.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte statement on passing presidency to Marcos Jr. lifted from a 2016 video
In a Feb. 25 interview with acting Palace spokesperson Martin Andanar, Duterte said he is not certain about endorsing a candidate in the May 9 elections. “I may or I may not but preferably I’d like to stay neutral.”
Duterte longs for attention
President Rodrigo Duterte seems to be longing for attention. He will be giving up the presidency in three and a half months and the awesome powers that go with it. He is quacking like a lame duck even before his successor is elected.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Post praising Duterte, Marcos Jr. for AFP modernization MISLEADS
Only one photo in the collage featured a ship currently in the AFP’s fleet inventory.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Man who fell off creek in ‘DU30 vs Noynoy’ video NOT Aquino
A reverse image search shows the man in yellow is Surendra Furtado, former mayor of Panaji, India.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK YEARENDER: Ang mga pinakamalaking flip-flop ni Duterte sa taong 2021
Sa isang talumpati noong Agosto, sinabi mismo ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ang mga pampublikong opisyal ay “inuutusan [sa pamamagitan ng kanilang sinumpaang katungkulan] na magsabi ng totoo … kahit na wasakin sila ng katotohanan.” Ngunit ano ang mangyayari kapag nagsabi ang pangulo ng isang bagay ngayon at pagkatapos ay iniba ang sinabi, at pagkatapos ay iniba pa ulit sa sumunod na pagkakataon?
VERA FILES FACT CHECK YEARENDER: Duterte’s biggest flip-flops in 2021
President Rodrigo Duterte himself said in a speech in August that public officials are “mandated [by their oath of office] to tell the truth … even if the truth leaves [them] in ruins.” But what happens when the president says one thing today and then another, and then another the next time?
Eternally damned by Quiboloy
How did he become the Appointed Son of God? Apollo Quiboloy relates his “anointment” story.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB post on Philippine Navy ship acquisitions NEEDS CONTEXT
The fact is three of the ships were commissioned under the Duterte administration, while the other three were commissioned during former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s term.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Post with Imee Marcos’ comments on cocaine issue a SATIRE
The Nov. 19 graphic carried a photo of Imee and a quote that appeared directed at President Rodrigo Duterte for his innuendo about a presidential aspirant who uses cocaine. It was published with the text “Satire MemesHor.”
