Vera Files
VERA Files is a non-profit news organisation in the Philippines that runs a fact-checking service.
“Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is a weak leader. He's a spoiled child. He cannot handle a crisis [because] he's a weak leader and he has baggage.”
Vera Files says: This is a turnaround from President Duterte's stance three years ago (2018), when he expressed that he would be willing to step down if "the likes" of Marcos Jr. would succeed him.
“Filipinos have Ferdinand Marcos to thank for the 13th month pay law”
“Mahinang lider so Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Isa siyang spoiled na bata. Hindi niya kayang harapin ang isang krisis [dahil] siya ay isang mahinang lider at mayroon siyang mga bagahe.”
Vera Files says: Ito ay isang pagbaligtad ng paninindigan ni Pangulong Duterte. Tatlong taon na ang nakararaan (2018) nang ipahayag niya na handa siyang bumaba sa puwesto kung “mga katulad" ni Marcos Jr. ang papalit sa kanya.
“Not a single media organization reported the presence of Bongbong Marcos Jr. at the arrival honors for the Special Action Force troopers killed in Mamasapano in 2015.”
“Post claiming the Philippine quest to space will begin in Mati City, Davao Oriental is accompanied by a photo of a satellite launcher surrounded by a grassy field”
“The Merriam-Webster dictionary updated its definition for the word "vaccine" to state that the drug includes the toxin graphene oxide”
“The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway or CCLEX is a Duterte legacy. The Aquino legacy is only a series of statues built in their honor.”
“Bong Go said "kakampinks" are elitist and rich.”
“The Duterte administration modernized the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which included the acquisition of BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), BRP Conrado Yap(PS-39), BRP Tarlac(LD-601), BRP Gregorio Del Pilar(PS-15), and BRP Ramon Alcaraz(PS-16)”
“Imee Marcos said her brother Bongbong may be a cocaine user but at least he is "not as ugly" as his accuser”
“Photos show a caravan of vehicles in support of Vice President Leni Robredo”
“Bongbong Marcos got 21 million votes for vice president during the 2016 elections.”
“Bongbong Marcos said he used to be an addict, and that President Rodrigo Duterte's three children from his first wife had been addicted to shabu.”
“Photo of Bongbong Marcos under a rain of red and pink confetti shows his caravan in Cagayan province”
“Sandro Marcos told President Rodrigo Duterte that "your war on drugs was a failure like your face," in reaction to a cocaine use allegation against Bongbong Marcos.”
“A motorcade for Bongbong Marcos in the Ilocos region holds the Guinness World Record for the "longest motorcade caravan" in the Philippines.”
“According to BBM’s certification, Bongbong Marcos received a ‘pass,’ indicating that he completed his bachelor’s degree in social studies.”
Vera Files says: The University of Oxford has confirmed that Marcos “did not complete his degree” in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and was granted a Special Diploma in Social Studies in 1978. Oxford said the special diploma was “no…
“Ayon sa certification ni BBM, nakatanggap si Bongbong Marcos ng ‘pass,’ na nagpapahiwatig na natapos niya ang kanyang bachelor’s degree sa social studies.”
Vera Files says: Kinumpirma ng University of Oxford na si Marcos ay "hindi nakatapos ng kanyang degree" sa Philosophy, Politics at Economics at nabigyan ng Special Diploma in Social Studies noong 1978. Sinabi ng Oxford na ang espesyal n…