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“ICC was paid US$100 million for Rodrigo Duterte's arrest. The money was handed over by Rep. Zaldy Co.”
Social media posts Claim dated 6 Jun 2025.
Vera Files rated thisNo basis

What Vera Files found

The funds appropriated in the 2025 budget are released to the concerned government offices and operating units. Rep. Zaldy Co has no direct access to these funds. Further, the International Criminal Court reported no donations from the Philippine government or officials.

Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.

In short

This claim spread on social media around 6 June 2025. Vera Files (Philippines) looked into it and published its finding on 24 June 2025, 18 days later. Its rating was “No basis”.

Where the claim appeared

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