Vera Files

“ABS-CBN employed a dubious subsidiary, Big Dipper, to operate like a tax shield to evade the payment of billions of [pesos in] taxes due to the government.”

Vera Files says: During a congressional hearing in 2020, both the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Philippine Export Processing Zone Authority cleared ABS-CBN of any tax liabilities.

“Ang ABS-CBN ay gumamit ng isang kahina-hinalang subsidiary, ang Big Dipper, upang gumana bilang isang tax shield para maiwasan ang pagbabayad ng bilyon-bilyong [pisong] buwis sa gobyerno.”

Vera Files says: Sa isang pagdinig sa kongreso noong 2020, sinabi ng Bureau of Internal Revenue at Philippine Export Processing Zone Authority na walang anumang pananagutan sa buwis ang ABS-CBN.

“Ang mga benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) ay hindi karapat-dapat na tumanggap ng tulong pang-edukasyon mula sa Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program ng Department of Social Welfare and Development.”

Vera Files says: Noong Ago 18, sinabi ni Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo na ang mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps ay "kasama sa programang ito."

“Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are not eligible to receive education aid from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.”

Vera Files says: On Aug. 18, Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo said 4Ps beneficiaries "are included in this program."

“Ha An Duong is the solution to diabetes, it can replace insulin with no side effects”

“Lung Cleaner Tritydo is an FDA-approved product that treats asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis within seven days.”

“Ninoy Aquino was carrying Malaysian travel documents when he arrived in the Philippines on Aug. 21, 1983”

“Lishou is a doctor-recommended supplement that can effectively remove fat within one week.”

“The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is being renamed as Manila International Airport”

“Hindi maaaring magpataw ng parusa ang International Criminal Court sa mga aktibidad sa Pilipinas dahil ang bansa ay hindi na state party sa Rome Statute mula noong 2019.”

Vera Files says: Sa ilalim ng Article 127 paragraph 2 ng Rome Statute, na nagtatag ng ICC, ang isang bansang kumalas sa kasunduan ay hindi absuwelto sa mga obligasyon nito noong ito ay isang state-party pa. Ang Pilipinas ay sumang-ayon …

“The International Criminal Court cannot sanction activities in the Philippines because the country is no longer a state party to the Rome Statute since 2019.”

Vera Files says: Under Article 127 paragraph 2 of the Rome Statute, which established the ICC, a country that has withdrawn from the treaty is not cleared of its obligations when it was still a state-party. The Philippines acceded to th…

“Zudaifu cream is effective against skin itchiness.”

“Leni Robredo is done for. Someone is going behind bars.”

“Antonio Trillanes and Leila De Lima are going to be imprisoned. Bato Dela Rosa presented evidence against them.”

“Nag-"veto spree" ng mga panukalang batas si Pangulong Marcos.”

Vera Files says: Ipinakikita ng mga datos na nakuha ng VERA Files Fact Check mula sa House of Representatives na ang pangulo ang may pinakamaraming na-veto na mga panukalang batas sa kanyang unang 30 araw sa panunungkulan kumpara sa mga…

“President Marcos is on a "veto spree" of proposed laws.”

Vera Files says: Data obtained by VERA Files Fact Check from the House of Representatives show that the president had indeed vetoed the most number of bills in his first 30 days in office compared to his predecessors, Benigno Aquino III…

“The Department of Social Welfare and Development or DSWD is offering a scholarship program for students. Students will receive a P6,500 cash allowance, a laptop and cell phone, and school supplies. Mothers will also receive a P7,000 monthly allowance.”

“Bongbong Marcos has reclaimed Sabah from Malaysia”

“Bongbong Marcos reopened the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant”

“The PHLPost or Philippine Postal Corporation is giving away a P7,000 national government subsidy through its website”