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Checked by Vera Files30 Jan 2024PhilippinesPolitics and government
Sebastian "Baste" Duterte

“President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should resign because he is "lazy" and "lack[s] compassion," according to Davao city Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: In January 2022, the then-candidate for Davao City mayor endorsed Marcos' presidential bid in tandem with his sister, now Vice President Sara Duterte, and even likened his worth ethic with that of his father, then-presi…

Checked by Vera Files26 Jan 2024PhilippinesFilipino
Department of Education

“Sa 17, 751 Grade 11 na mga mag-aaral na naka-enrol sa state at lokal na unibersidad at kolehiyo (SUCs at LUCs) na hindi nakatanggap ng mga voucher para sa kasalukuyang school year, pinalawig ng Department of Education (DepEd) ang Senior High School Voucher Program hanggang sa matapos sila sa susunod na school year.”

Vera Files rated this: Kailangan ng konteksto

Vera Files says: Noong Hulyo 2023, naglabas ng memorandum ang DepEd na nagsasabi sa mga SUC at LUC na ang mga benepisyaryo ng Grade 11 voucher program ay hindi na tatanggapin mula sa kanilang mga paaralan simula school year 2023-2024, k…

Checked by Vera Files26 Jan 2024PhilippinesPolitics and government
Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate President

“Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Jan. 15 that the Senate will work with the House of Representatives in amending the 1987 Constitution to "ensure" that the "liberalized policies contained in the Public Services Act can be implemented and relied on by investors as an enduring policy.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: In December 2023, Zubiri said amending the Constitution was not necessary, asserting that the government just have to implement the 2022 amendments to the 1936 Public Services Act, which removed the 40% restrictions on …

Checked by Vera Files26 Jan 2024PhilippinesEducation
Department of Education

“With 17, 751 Grade 11 students enrolled in state and local universities and colleges (SUCs and LUCs) who have not received vouchers for the current school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) extends the Senior High School Voucher Program until they finish the next school year.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs context

Vera Files says: In July 2023, DepEd issued a memorandum informing SUCs and LUCs that the Grade 11 voucher program beneficiaries will no longer be accepted from their schools beginning school year 2023-2024, following the lapse of a 201…

Checked by Vera Files23 Jan 2024PhilippinesPolitics and government
Rodrigo Duterte

“We have a good Constitution. I find it in perfect condition; absolutely nothing wrong with it," former president Rodrigo Duterte said in a Jan. 7 press conference in Davao City.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Duterte's platform when he ran for the presidency in 2016 was anchored on shifting the form of government to federalism, which is possible only by amending the 1987 Constitution, which provides for a presidential system…

Checked by Vera Files22 Jan 2024PhilippinesFilipino
Rodrigo Duterte

“Sa Gikan sa Masa, I don't know if I strayed along the courteous path; hindi correct but courteous. I cannot remember criticizing severely anybody there in government." - former president Rodrigo Duterte, Jan. 7, 2024”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: In his previous "Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa" episodes aired on Sonshine International Media Network, Duterte uttered expletives, threats and various allegations in his harsh criticisms of government officials, such as …