FACT CHECK: Video of explosion during Senate session AI-GENERATED
A video circulating on Facebook claims that a sudden explosion occurred at the Senate while senators were in session. This is fake and was generated using artificial intelligence.
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FACT CHECK: Sen. Tito Sotto NOT pushing for 50% tax on content creators
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.
FACT CHECK: Escudero NOT reelected Senate president after Lacson resigned
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.
FACT CHECK: Sen. Robin Padilla DID NOT flash middle finger during singing of national anthem
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.
FACT CHECK: Reel on divorce bill approval in PH NEEDS CONTEXT
A Facebook reel claims that the divorce bill has finally been approved in the Philippines. This needs context.
FACT CHECK: NO Senate contempt order against Vice Ganda
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.
FACT CHECK: Senate did NOT ‘junk’ VP Sara impeachment
Social media posts are claiming that the Senate has "junked" the Articles of Impeachment against VP Sara Duterte. Not true.
FACT CHECK: Hontiveros errs on reversal of ‘unanimous’ SC rulings
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.
FACT CHECK: Sotto flipflops on status of VP Sara’s impeachment
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.
19 senators vote to save Sara
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.
