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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video about SSS leadership change MISLEADS

By VERA Files | Jan 25, 2023 3:43 PM

A YouTube video claimed that former Government Service and Insurance System (GSIS) president and general manager Rolando Macasaet replaced Michael Regino as president and CEO of the Social Security System due to the latter’s failure to provide a P1,000 pension increase to SSS beneficiaries. The claim, which appeared after the Jan. 10 SSS leadership turnover […]

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Joint statement ni BSP governor Medalla kasama ang mga economic managers na sumusuporta sa Maharlika Investment Fund bill nangangailangan ng konteksto

By VERA Files | Dec 12, 2022 6:57 PM

Kabilang sa mga unang nagpahayag ng mga reserbasyon sa panukalang Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill, si Bangko Sentral Governor Felipe Medalla ay sumama sa iba pang economic managers sa pagsulong ng batas nito, na nagsasabing ito ay isang “sinubukan at nasubok” na investment vehicle for growth. Ito ay nangangailangan ng konteksto.

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: BSP governor Medalla’s joint statement with economic managers supporting Maharlika Investment Fund bill needs context

By VERA Files | Dec 12, 2022 6:57 PM

Bangko Sentral Governor Felipe Medalla, who initially voiced reservations over the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill, has joined other economic managers in pushing its legislation, saying it is a “tried and tested” investment vehicle for growth. This needs context.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Benjamin Diokno, economy, Felipe Medalla, GSIS, Maharlika Investment Fund, Maharlika Wealth Fund, Martin Romualdez, Sovereign Wealth Fund, SSS, Stella Quimbo

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VERA FILES FACT SHEET: The Maharlika Investment Fund explained

By vera files fact check | Dec 09, 2022 6:21 PM

What is the Maharlika Investment Fund? Why is it facing so much backlash?

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., GSIS, Land Bank of the Philippines, Maharlika Investment Fund, Maharlika Wealth Fund, Martin Romualdez, Sandro Marcos, Sovereign Welfare Fund, SSS

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VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Maharlika Investment Fund ipinaliwanag

By VERA Files | Dec 09, 2022 6:21 PM

Habang nagaganap ang pampublikong debate tungkol sa Maharlika Investment Fund, narito ang kailangan mong malaman sa isyu.

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., GSIS, Land Bank of the Philippines, Maharlika Investment Fund, Maharlika Wealth Fund, Martin Romualdez, Sandro Marcos, Sovereign Welfare Fund, SSS

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag nina Arroyo at Marcos na ipinanukala rin ni Bam Aquino ang parehong sovereign wealth fund bill nangangailangan ng konteksto

By VERA Files | Dec 07, 2022 5:50 PM

Bilang depensa sa panukalang paglikha ng Maharlika Wealth Fund, itinuro ni dating pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos si dating senador Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV bilang orihinal na nagsusulong ng katulad na panukala noong 2016. Kailangan nito ng konteksto.

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Arroyo, Marcos claim that Bam Aquino proposed ‘same’ sovereign wealth fund bill needs context

By VERA Files | Dec 07, 2022 5:50 PM

Defending the proposed creation of the Maharlika Wealth Fund, former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos pointed to former senator Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV as the original of a similar measure in 2016. This needs context.

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