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“A photo of a supposed police report claims that First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos was among the companions of Rustan Commercial Corporation executive Paolo Tantoco at the time of his death in March.”

Vera Files rated this: Fake

Vera Files says: Based on the original Beverly Hills Police Department report obtained by ABS-CBN News on July 15, no companions or cause of death were mentioned in connection with Tantoco's death.

Sara Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte was detained by the International Criminal Court without recourse for bail. He does not intend to intimidate witnesses should he be allowed interim release and his 43 murder charges do not amount to crimes against humanity.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs Context

Vera Files says: Right to bail is not expressly stated in the rules of procedure of the International Criminal Court. Rodrigo Duterte has a history of threatening critics and witnesses when he was president. The prosecution filed in the…