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“Chiz Escudero said the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte will not be dictated by Duterte’s critics who may want to “rush” the trial.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs Context

Vera Files says: The circulating posts cut relevant portions of Escudero’s speech during the June 9 plenary session of the Senate. It was not about the dismissal of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case. He said he will not be …

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“A graphic bearing the logos of ABS-CBN News and TV Patrol claims former president Rodrigo Duterte is returning to the Philippines following the dismissal of his case at the ICC.”

Vera Files rated this: Fake

Vera Files says: This is fake. Neither ABS-CBN News nor TV Patrol has published such a graphic in any of their official social media channels. The ICC has not announced the dismissal of the crimes against humanity against Duterte.

Checked by Vera Files10 Jun 2025PhilippinesEducation
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“The DSWD is providing educational cash assistance ranging from P2,000 to P6,000 to students from elementary to college, with payouts scheduled every Saturday from June 7 to 28.”

Vera Files rated this: Fake

Vera Files says: In a June 5 advisory, the DSWD said it no longer provides direct educational cash aid but instead implements the “Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program,” under which beneficiaries are paid to tutor elementary students struggling…