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Checked by Vera Files14 Aug 2023PhilippinesPolitics and government
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accepted the resignations of 18 high-ranking police officers allegedly involved in the illegal drugs trade.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs context

Vera Files says: Almost three weeks after the acceptance of the resignations of the 18 high-ranking officers was announced, the PNP has yet to issue a categorical statement clarifying whether they were merely removed from their position…

Checked by Vera Files8 Aug 2023PhilippinesPolitics and government
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“The conflicting maritime claims of the Philippines and China over Ayungin Shoal is a gray area," according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Ayungin Shoal is a low-tide elevation that cannot be appropriated nor be the subject of a sovereignty claims under international law. The final and binding July 12, 2016 award in the South China Sea arbitration expressl…

Checked by Vera Files31 May 2023PhilippinesPolitics and government
Bureau of Communications Services, Attached agency of the Presidential Communications Office

“The EDSA Greenways Project “is one of the projects of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs context

Vera Files says: The EDSA Greenways Project was conceptualized in 2017 under the Duterte administration. The five-kilometer elevated walkway, estimated to cost $179.3 million, was intended to promote the use of public transport and impr…

Checked by Vera Files10 May 2023PhilippinesPolitics and government
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Philippine President

“Responding to a question about the impending depletion of the Malampaya gas field, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said "the Malampaya fields, the natural gas fields that lie within our baselines and within our exclusive economic zone and that again is being questioned in certain cases, certain areas by China.”

Vera Files rated this: Inaccurate

Vera Files says: Marcos confused Reed Bank with Malampaya. Reed Bank “has been adjudged by the South China Sea Arbitral Award to be part of the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone,” says international law expert Romel Bagares.

Checked by Vera Files17 Mar 2023PhilippinesPolitics and government
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., President

“The national government’s borrowing decreased from P2.58 trillion in 2021 to P2.16 trillion in 2022, proving that his administration’s budget management policy is effective.”

Vera Files rated this: Misleading

Vera Files says: The figures are referring only to gross borrowings or new debt that the government has incurred. While it is correct that these have decreased, the Freedom from Debt Coalition points out that the outstanding or total na…

Checked by Vera Files15 Nov 2022PhilippinesPolitics and government
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says giving continuing assistance is "at the top of [his administration's] priority list.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs context

Vera Files says: Although the Marcos administration placed “social protection” as one of its budget priorities for “human capital development,” Sonny Africa, executive director of the nonprofit IBON Foundation, noted that the total allo…

Checked by Vera Files11 Nov 2022PhilippinesPolitics and government
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he has instructed his Cabinet secretaries to continue giving cash assistance and subsidies to poor Filipinos amid the COVID-19 pandemic until the government feels the people could already stand on their own feet.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said during a budget hearing at the House of Representatives in August that giving cash assistance in relation to the pandemic "should already be discontinued because we have actually f…

Checked by Vera Files27 Sep 2022PhilippinesPolitics and government
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had large audience while delivering his speech at the 77th United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 21.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs context

Vera Files says: Video clips showing a large audience in Marcos' recap posted on his Facebook page appear to have been shot around the time of either UNGA president Csaba Kőrösi’s address or UN secretary-general António Guterres’ speech…

Checked by Vera Files14 Sep 2022PhilippinesPolitics and government
Sara Duterte-Carpio

“Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing “for ensuring that wherever [she] may be found in the country during the day, [she is] home to tuck [her] children to bed.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Reynold Munsayac, the vice president’s spokesperson, said Duterte-Carpio uses the presidential chopper “only when needed for official work and functions, based on the destination and urgency of schedule.”

Checked by Vera Files17 May 2022PhilippinesPolitics and government
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

“Presumptive vice president Sara Duterte-Carpio will be the "first nominee" as Education secretary that presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "will be giving to the Commission on Appointments.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs context

Vera Files says: The appointment of the vice president to a Cabinet position "requires no confirmation," according to Section 3, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution.