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Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte says he does not want the Philippine republic dismembered, noting that his earlier call for the secession of Mindanao is just a joke and a tactic to scare and draw attention to the long-neglected southern Philippines.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: A month prior, Duterte raised the idea of Mindanao breaking away from the Philippines. A few days later, he said political forces in Mindanao were planning to regroup, with Davao Del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez leading…

Checked by Vera Files29 Feb 2024PhilippinesElections
Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte says he supports the efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution for as long as the changes would not benefit the incumbents and the set of leaders who will be elected in the next election.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: On Jan. 6, Duterte said he sees no reason for Charter change because "we have a good Constitution" and that "there is absolutely… I find it in perfect condition; absolutely nothing wrong with it."

Checked by FACTLY29 Feb 2024IndiaHealth
Social media posts

“Sugar is linked to ADHD in infants and conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s, glaucoma, skin aging, insomnia, and diabetes in adults. Excess sugar may also contribute to cancer.”

FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING

FACTLY says: Overconsumption of sugar may cause insomnia, ageing, and cavities. However, these posts oversimplify the connection between sugar and diseases, wrongly suggesting that sugar directly causes conditions like cancer, ADHD,…