Presidential Spokesperson. 50 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2020 to 2025. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.
Vera Files says: While it is true that both cities ranked high in Numbeo's crime index, the database is known to “crowdsource” data through “surveys answered by website visitors” and does not use official and confirmed statistical metho…
Vera Files says: President Trump's economic sanction against the ICC didn't mention De Lima. The executive order sanctions ICC staff who have made “transgressions” against the U.S. and Israel.
Vera Files says: Ang 2023 General Appropriations Act ay nagpapakita ng P29.4 bilyong alokasyon sa DPWH para sa mga flood control project sa Bicol Region.
Vera Files says: The 2023 General Appropriations Act shows P29.4 billion allocation to the DPWH for flood control projects in the Bicol Region.
Vera Files says: Celiz and Badoy were detained at the House of Representatives because they were cited in contempt for refusing to name the sources of their allegedly false claims.
Vera Files says: Sina Celiz at Badoy ay ikinulong sa House of Representatives dahil sila ay na cite in contempt sa pagtanggi na pangalanan ang mga pinagmulan ng kanilang umano'y maling impormasyon.
FactRakers says: The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague in 2016 ruled against China’s claims over the West Philippine Sea in accordance with UNCLOS and favored Manila's claim over areas within its exclusive eocnomic zone.
Vera Files says: Roque, who ran for senator under Marcos' UniTeam ticket with Sara Duterte, supported and endorsed his presidential bid in 2022 in multiple speeches and interviews.
Vera Files says: When he was president, Duterte changed his position several times on key issues, such as on his promises to curb corruption and rid the country of illegal drugs. Three years into the presidency in 2019, Duterte said he …
FactRakers says: Joel Ruiz Butuyan, president of the Center for International Law (Centerlaw) and Roque’s former law partner, appears on the latest list of counsel released by the ICC on June 2.
FactRakers says: The International Criminal Court maintains jurisdiction over crimes against humanity that occurred in the Philippines from Nov. 1, 2011 to March 16, 2019, the day the country withdrew from the body. Cases aginst ex-pres…
Vera Files says: While Duterte did not appear in court to charge or testify in the drug case against De Lima, he made public statements accusing the former senator of involvement in the illegal drug trading inside the national penitenti…
FactRakers says: Marcos' rebuttal was reported by big media and fact checkers
Vera Files says: House Bill No. 5784 filed in the 17th Congress was co-authored by 116 representatives, including Roque. The Senate version of the health measure was sponsored by 13 senators.
Vera Files says: Ang House Bill No. 5784 na inihain sa 17th Congress ay binuo ng 116 mga kinatawan, kabilang si Roque. Ang bersyon ng Senado ng panukalang pangkalusugan ay itinaguyod ng 13 senador.
Vera Files says: In earlier press briefings and interviews, Roque was firm in saying that he "will only run" for a Senate seat in 2022 if Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio vies for the presidency.
Vera Files says: Sa mga naunang press briefing at panayam, matatag si Roque sa pagsasabing "tatakbo lang" siya para sa isang puwesto sa Senado sa 2022 kung lalaban si Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio para sa panguluhan.
Vera Files says: Ang Republic Act (RA) 7549, na nilagdaan noong Mayo 22, 1992, ng noo'y pangulong Corazon Aquino, ay naglilibre sa mga pribadong donor ng mga cash incentive na iginawad sa mga pambansang atleta mula sa pagbabayad ng dono…
Vera Files says: Republic Act (RA) 7549, signed on May 22, 1992 by then-president Corazon Aquino, exempts private donors of cash incentives awarded to national athletes from paying the donor’s tax. Lawyer Larry Barcelo, BIR assistant co…
Vera Files says: Taliwas sa pahayag ni Palace Spokesman Harry Roque, malinaw na malinaw na sinabi ni Duterte sa hindi bababa sa dalawang talumpati kamakailan na pinapayuhan niya ang kanyang anak na babae na huwag tumakbo para sa pagkapa…