“Video shows pro-Duterte rally”
FactRakers rated this: FALSE
FactRakers says: The photo was from the December 2023 rally opposing the phaseout of public utility jeeps
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“Video shows supporters of VP Sara Duterte in a rally”
FactRakers rated this: FALSE
FactRakers says: Video shows 2024 Dubai run
“Mao Ning will replace Xi Jinping as president of China, and launch an armed attack on the Philippines if she becomes president.”
Vera Files rated this: No Basis
Vera Files says: Mao has never made any public pronouncement that she intends to become president of China nor did she say anything about obliterating the Philippines.
“The bank accounts of former president Rodrigo Duterte have been cleared of any suspicious activity.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The investigation on this matter is ongoing. It is also unclear whether or not there are any anomalies in Duterte's bank accounts as he refuses to sign a bank secrecy waiver.
“Gmelina leaves can treat water buildup in lungs”
FactRakers rated this: FALSE
FactRakers says: Clinical trials have yet to show the ability and efficacy of Gmelina arborea leaves to drain fluid buildup in human lungs
“Do you think I cannot accumulate even P5 billion?' former president Rodrigo Duterte asked during the Nov. 13 hearing of the House quad committee.”
Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop
Vera Files says: Less than two hours prior, Duterte said he is not rich and living only on his retirement pay
“Former president Rodrigo Duterte wrongly claimed that the sources of his bank deposits are none of business of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The Anti-Money Laundering Act, or Republic Act No. 9160, penalizes financial transactions of at least P4 million of suspicious origin or associated with unlawful activities such as smuggling, robbery, plunder, extortion…
“A warning about a magnitude 8.0 earthquake on Facebook provides links to PHIVOLCS updates and possible affected areas.”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: The earthquake warning was used as a clickbait: the posts included affiliate links from an e-commerce site. PHIVOLCS warned about a potential magnitude 7.2 earthquake, not a magnitude 8 earthquake from the West Valley F…
“Sinabi ni Vice President Sara Duterte na ang kanyang pahayag na “patayin” sina Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr, First Lady Liza Araneta at House Speaker Martin Romualdez ay isang “conditional act of revenge” na “maliciously taken out of logical context.”
Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop
Vera Files says: Tatlong araw matapos magbanta, dalawang beses na sinabi ni Duterte na “no joke” para idiin na may sinabihan siya na patayin si Marcos, ang first lady at House speaker oras na mamatay siya. Itinuring ito ng pangulo at mg…
“The Supreme Court sentenced former senator Antonio Trillanes IV for presenting “spurious” bank documents of former president Rodrigo Duterte.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The SC has not issued any decision on the matter as there is no case filed against Trillanes over alleged malicious bank deposits of Duterte that he presented in a House inquiry.
“A law prohibits discussion of confidential funds.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: There is no such law prohibiting discussion of confidential funds. What exists is Joint Circular 2015-01, which says, “The utilization of such funds is generally confidential and classified by nature, which requires not…
“A smartphone called Tesla Phone Pi will be launched in December 2024.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: There has been no announcement from Tesla CEO Elon Musk about coming out with a phone in December. He denied the rumors in October and November.
“Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the arrest of Sara Duterte after she threatened to kill him”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: No such pronouncement came from the president. Law enforcement authorities just began their investigation into the possible legal implications of Duterte's assassination threat.
“Former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo says the House quad committee cited Vice President Sara Duterte's chief of staff Zuleika Lopez in contempt.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: It was the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability that cited Lopez in contempt, not the quad committee. The former has been investigating the alleged misuse of funds of the Office of the Vice Presi…
“Ipinagbabawal ng batas ang pagtalakay ng confidential funds.”
Vera Files rated this: Hindi totoo
Vera Files says: Walang batas na nagbabawal na talakayin ang confidential funds. Ang umiiral ay ang Joint Circular 2015-01, na nagsasabing, “Ang paggamit ng naturang mga pondo ay karaniwang kumpidensyal at inuri ayon sa likas na katangi…
“Sinabi ni dating presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo na ang House quad committee ang nag-cite in contempt sa chief of Staff ni Vice President Sara Duterte na si Zuleika Lopez.”
Vera Files rated this: Hindi totoo
Vera Files says: Ang House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability ang nag-cite in comtempt kay Lopez, hindi ang quad committee. Iniimbestigahan na ng una ang umano'y maling paggamit ng pondo ng Office of the Vice Preside…
“A video claims the Armed Forces of the Philippines pledged its support for VP Sara Duterte, following her assassination threats against President Marcos.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The AFP affirmed its nonpartisanship stance and asked for cooler heads to prevail amid the rift between Marcos and Duterte.
“Nang sabihin na maaari siyang managot sa pag-udyok sa mga pagpatay na may kaugnayan sa droga sa panahon ng kanyang termino, nagbigay ng iba't ibang dahilan si dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte upang maiwasan ang pananagutan para sa ilang mga kaso na kinasasangkutan ng mga “high-value” target.”
Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop
Vera Files says: Paulit-ulit na idineklara ni Duterte na siya ay “umaako ng lahat ng legal na pananagutan” sa lahat ng extrajudicial killings na ginawa sa ilalim ng kanyang kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga.
“Photo shows flooding in Bicol during supertyphoon Pepito”
FactRakers rated this: FALSE
FactRakers says: Photo shows flooding in Marikina City during typhoon Ulysses in 2020
“When told that he could be held liable for inducing drug-related killings during his term, former president Rodrigo Duterte gave different reasons to avoid responsibility for certain cases involving “high-value” targets.”
Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop
Vera Files says: Duterte has repeatedly declared he is “taking full legal responsibility” over all extrajudicial killings committed under his campaign against illegal drugs.