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Vera Files says: There has been no public pronouncement from Trump or any of his representatives about inviting Sara and Rodrigo to visit the U.S. Neither did he mention anything about supporting the OVP.
Vera Files says: In some of his public speeches during his presidency Duterte told law enforcers to kill criminals, particularly those involved in illegal drugs, and if they don't fight back, force them to do so. Otherwise, he himself w…
Vera Files says: Last May, Duterte said Marcos' performance was a "dismal failure." In January, he called Marcos "an addict." In November 2021, Duterte said Marcos was "a very weak leader...a spoiled child."
Vera Files says: While no court has yet found Duterte guilty of involvement in illegal activities, his name has been mentioned in some ongoing investigations into unlawful undertakings during his terms as Davao City mayor and as the cou…
Vera Files says: Michael Yang is not merely linked to Duterte. He was the former president's economic adviser in 2018.
Vera Files says: Former president Rodrigo Duterte is alive. The fake video was created by manipulating news reports on the death of Fidel Ramos.
Vera Files says: The TAPS Coalition, organizer of the Tacloban leg of the Maisug rally, said on its Facebook page on May 24 that mobility problems arose due to Typhoon Aghon, prompting them to cancel the gathering.
Vera Files says: On several occasions, Duterte cursed and criticized Marcos, even calling him a drug addict.
Vera Files says: In the same interview with the Chinese Communist Party's flagship newspaper, Duterte said he "want[ed} to be neutral" and "tried to craft an independent foreign policy, not really against America."
Vera Files says: On Nov. 8, 2023, Duterte said: "I have never been with the administration, not even [during] Cory’s time, I am really with the opposition. I enjoy it."
Vera Files says: The U.S. no longer has permanent military bases in the Philippines. The 1987 Constitution prohibited the continued stay of the bases after the 1991 expiration of the Military Bases Agreement between the two countries.
Vera Files says: In February, Duterte said Charter change is all right provided the incumbents and the set of leaders who will be elected in the next election would not benefit from it. In January, he said the Constitution is perfect an…
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…
Vera Files says: When he was president, Duterte changed his position several times on key issues, such as on his promises to curb corruption and rid the country of illegal drugs. Three years into the presidency in 2019, Duterte said he …
Vera Files says: In a Jan. 7 press conference in Davao City, Duterte denied involvement in alleged destabilization efforts against the Marcos administration. He said he had been a president and saw no reason to replace Marcos, saying he…
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…
Vera Files says: The NTF-ELCAC is a multi-agency body created through Executive Order 70, which Duterte signed in 2018, under the Office of the President, not the AFP. The AFP chief of staff is one of at least 20 members of the task for…