Vera Files
VERA Files is a non-profit news organisation in the Philippines that runs a fact-checking service.
“Nasa Ilocos Norte ang pinakamalaking wind energy producer sa Southeast Asia.”
Vera Files says: May hindi bababa sa tatlong wind farm ang Vietnam na may mas mataas na kapasidad sa pagbuo ng kuryente kaysa sa pinakamalaking wind farm sa Pilipinas, ang Burgos Wind Power Project sa Ilocos Norte.
“The biggest wind energy producer in Southeast Asia is in Ilocos Norte.”
Vera Files says: Vietnam has at least three wind farms that have higher power generation capacity than the biggest wind farm in the Philippines, the Burgos Wind Power Project in Ilocos Norte.
“The motorcycle Vice President Leni Robredo rode pillion to get to her March 4 campaign rally in Cavite did not actually move and was only for “photo ops.”
“Vice President Leni Robredo had a cheat sheet during the presidential debate organized by CNN Philippines”
“Video of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. saying that if the Philippines was attacked the U.S. is not necessarily bound to immediately react, was proof that Marcos anticipated the Russia-Ukraine conflict”
“Lawyer Vic Rodriguez said the Uniteam will no longer participate in organized debates due to the traumas experienced by its senatorial candidates in one forum”
“Campaign ad of Leni Robredo shows show screenshots and photos, including one of a collapsed footbridge that was part of her legacy”
“Photo shows Atom Araullo carrying a pink-colored signage, proof that he is a kakampink or a supporter of Leni Robredo”
“Vice President Leni Robredo skipped SMNI's presidential debate because an advance copy of questions were not provided to her.”
“Video shows Ferdinand Marcos Jr. questioning the moral values of people who would elect a tax evader for president.”
“As vice president, I don’t have any power [over] granting franchises. It will be up to Congress, the House of Representatives, and the Senate … we will abide by the decision of the branch of government that is empowered to do that.”
Vera Files says: Despite having no power over the matter as Davao City mayor, Duterte-Carpio did not hesitate to express her hope for ABS-CBN’s bid for a franchise renewal two years ago.
“Bilang bise presidente, wala akong kapangyarihan [sa] pagbibigay ng mga prangkisa. Bahala na ang Kongreso, ang House of Representatives, at ang Senado … susundin natin ang desisyon ng sangay ng gobyerno na may kapangyarihang gawin iyon.”
Vera Files says: Sa kabila ng kawalan ng kapangyarihan sa usapin bilang alkalde ng Davao City, hindi nagdalawang-isip si Duterte-Carpio na ipahayag ang kanyang kagustuhan na mapagbigyan ang pag-renew ng prangkisa ng ABS-CBN dalawang tao…