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“President Rodrigo Duterte says the Philippines' historic arbitral win in July 2016 against China on the South China Sea dispute is "just a (piece of) paper" that he would "throw into the wastebasket.”

Vera Files says: In his speech at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2020, Duterte "firmly reject(ed)" attempts to "undermine" the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. He declared that the arbi…

“President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to “blow up” (pasabugin) the country's ties with China over the West Philippine Sea issue”

“President Rodrigo Duterte said former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio sold the West Philippine Sea to China”

“President Rodrigo Duterte has removed Manny Pacquiao from his position as president of PDP Laban”

“A breaking news that President Rodrigo Duterte has warned China against claiming islands in the West Philippine Sea. Russia has also gotten angry at China.”

“President Rodrigo Duterte joined the United States (U.S.) in warning China about incursions in the West Philippine Sea”

“Arnell Ignacio cursed Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan for spreading news that President Rodrigo Duterte is dead.”

“President Rodrigo Duterte called Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and seated him at the Malacañang”

“Captain Ri Jeong Hyeok said he admires President Rodrigo Duterte.”

“President Rodrigo Duterte said he will make sure Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go succeeds him, and that this is 100% backed by China.”

“President Rodrigo Duterte and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said former senator Antonio Trillanes IV will again get locked up in jail.”

“President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the removal of Smartmatic”

“Fernando Zobel de Ayala shamed Vice President Leni Robredo and defended President Rodrigo Duterte in a press briefing”

“President Rodrigo Duterte gave a powerful order against leftist groups on Dec. 6, 2020. In the video, Duterte said the Communist Party of the Philippines and its “legal fronts and infrastructure” must be destroyed, and told soldiers to not hesitate to use their guns against a perceived enemy.”

“The ceasefire with the CPP-NPA-NDF is dead, and so are the peace talks, under the Duterte government.”

Vera Files says: President Rodrigo Duterte said in a speech at the UN General Assembly that the Philippines supports UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's call for a global ceasefire on armed conflicts.

“TV show host Willie Revillame told President Rodrigo Duterte should sell his beautiful car and jet to help typhoon victims”

“Vice President Leni Robredo questioned the whereabouts of President Rodrigo Duterte at the height of Typhoon Ulysses.”

Vera Files says: Neither were there official records, transcripts, interviews nor media reports attributed to Robredo insinuating about Duterte's absence or non-appearance in public when Typhoon Ulysses unleashed strong winds and dumped…

“President Rodrigo Duterte's 91% approval rating in the Sept. 14 to 20 Pulse Asia survey meant they "approve of everything he's done so far...without exception.”

Vera Files says: The 91% rating was a combination of the total percentage of respondents who said they “truly approve” and “somewhat approve” of the president’s performance.

“President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the release of retired Army general Jovito Palparan from prison”

“President Rodrigo Duterte is not in favor of same-sex marriage, whether it be church or civil.”

Vera Files says: Roque's claim contradicts Duterte's most recent public statement on the issue, where he explicitly said he was "in favor" of same-sex marriage. Throughout his term, Duterte has taken a nuanced position on the matter -- …