Vera Files

“The Philippines was 133rd in the global ranking of cases per million (population).”

Vera Files says: The Philippines ranked 110th (as of March 11, 2021) and 109th (as of March 12, 2021) among countries with total COVID-19 cases per million population, based on Our World In Data’s COVID-19 dashboard.

“The UP College of Engineering (UP CoE) is housing a branch of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).”

Vera Files says: The UP CoE Management Committee belied the allegations. Of the 39 engineering organizations officially recognized or seeking recognition from the college as of the current semester, none are officially designated, named…

“Ang Singapore ay nasa ilalim ng martial law.”

Vera Files says: Ang Singapore ay hindi nasa ilalim ng martial law — isang katotohanan na inulit ng Singapore Embassy sa Manila sa isang email sa VERA Files noong Marso 17.

“Singapore is under martial law.”

Vera Files says: Singapore is not under martial law — a fact reiterated by the Singapore Embassy in Manila in an email to VERA Files on March 17.

“Ang International Criminal Court ay itinatag noong Nob. 1, 2011”

Vera Files says: Ang ICC ay itinatag noong Hulyo 17, 1998, nang tratado na nagtatatag nito, ang Rome Statute, ay pinagtibay ng 120 United Nations member-states, kabilang ang Pilipinas. Ang korte ay nag umpisa ng operasyon noong Hulyo 1,…

“The International Criminal Court was founded on Nov. 1, 2011.”

Vera Files says: The ICC was established on July 17, 1998, when its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, was adopted by 120 United Nations member-states, including the Philippines. The court became operational on July 1, 2002.

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

“The Department of Education announced the adding of a Grade 13 level for students.”

“President Rodrigo Duterte said he will shut down voting precincts should Vice President Leni Robredo run for president in the 2022 elections.”

“A presidential preference survey recorded Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio getting 94% of votes while Vice President Leni Robredo received 5%, and Sen. Grace Poe got 1%.”

“An Inquirer.net graphic says local land, air, and sea travel to and from Metro Manila is being suspended beginning March 15, 2021 until April 14, 2021.”

“People going home to their provinces in the Philippines no longer need to meet travel requirements. No more quarantine, no more swab test, and no more travel pass.”

“A photo shows a vehicle driving through war-torn Marawi carrying a "Run Sara Run" tarpaulin.”

“Ang credit rating ng Pilipinas na "BBB" ay kasunod na ng "A".”

Vera Files says: Ang kasalukuyang credit rating ng Pilipinas ay "BBB" para sa long-term credit rating scale ng Fitch (hanggang Enero 10, 2021) at "BBB +" para sa S&P (hanggang Mayo 29, 2020). Pareho itong ilang baitang sa ibaba ng ratin…

“Returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and non-OFWs going to their home provinces no longer need to undergo quarantine and swab testing”

“The Philippines' credit rating at "BBB" is just below "A".”

Vera Files says: The Philippines' current rating is at "BBB" for Fitch's long-term credit rating scale (as of Jan. 10, 2021) and "BBB+" for S&P's (as of May 29, 2020). Both are a couple of notches below the "A" rating. The country's "Ba…

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

“President Duterte says he "cannot just decide" to get vaccinated without the recommendation of his doctor.”

Vera Files says: The Palace has flip-flopped several times on when the president will be vaccinated and whether it would be in public. In August 2020, Duterte said he will be the "first" to be inoculated and that this would be done in p…

“Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte clapped back at Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno's comment over the proliferation of tarpaulins instead of vaccines in his city”

“A photo of a woman wearing a blouse covering her arms while getting vaccinated features Vice President Leni Robredo.”