Several Facebook users have been circulating a social media graphic claiming that Senate President Vicente Sotto III is aiming to impose a 50% tax on content creators. This is not true.
A Facebook video claims that Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero was reelected as Senate president following Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation as chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee. This is false.
Several posts are claiming that Sen. Robin Padilla extended his middle finger, a rude gesture, while singing the national anthem during a Senate plenary session. These are false.
A Facebook reel claims that the divorce bill has finally been approved in the Philippines. This needs context.
A YouTube video suggests that the Senate cited Vice Ganda in contempt after she poked fun at Sen. Rodante Marcoleta at a concert. Not true.
Social media posts are claiming that the Senate has "junked" the Articles of Impeachment against VP Sara Duterte. Not true.
The decision in the League of Cities case saw four different reversals by the Supreme Court from the first ruling in 2008 until the final decision in 2011. None of the decisions were decided on unanimously.
After saying on Aug. 6 that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is dead once it is archived, Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III now admits the impeachment is "technically" still alive after the Senate archived the case.
Many are devastated by what they witnessed in the Senate on Wednesday. But in the same way that Escudero and Marcoleta showed the disdainful images of the Senate of the 20th Congress, the valiant stand of Hontiveros, Sotto, Lacson, Pangilinan and Aquino is a source of inspiration and hope for those who want to have a working and meaningful democracy in the country. Photos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
A YouTube video claims that Sen. Vicente "Tito" Sotto III was elected Senate president. Not true
