Malacañang

5 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2020 to 2021. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.

Checked by Vera Files1 Jul 2021Philippines Politics and government

“President Duterte said the government has to stick to the status quo of mandatory use of face shield indoors and outdoors.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Just seven hours prior, Duterte's spokesperson, Harry Roque, announced that wearing of face shields will no longer be required outdoors.

Checked by Vera Files1 Jul 2021PhilippinesFilipino

Malacañang

“Sinabi ni Pangulong Duterte na ang pamahalaan ay kailangang manatili sa status quo na sapilitan ang paggamit ng face shield sa loob at labas ng gusali.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Pitong oras lamang bago [nagsalita ang pangulo], inihayag ni Harry Roque, spokesperson ni Duterte, na ang pagsusuot ng mga face shield ay hindi na kailangan sa labas [ng gusali].

Checked by Vera Files18 Jun 2021Philippines Crime and security

Malacañang

“Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says reckless imprudence would be the more on point criminal offense to file against quarantine violators rather than murder.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: In a public briefing a day prior, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said individuals infected with COVID-19 who refuse to go into quarantine andconsequently infect other persons who eventually die of the …

Checked by Vera Files31 May 2021PhilippinesFilipino

Malacañang

“Ipinauubaya ni Pangulong Duterte sa Diyos” ang desisyon sa pagtakbo para pagka-bise presidente sa 2022 elections.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Ito ay isang pagbabago mula sa pahayag ni Palace Spokesperson Harry Roque noong Nobyembre 2020, nang sinabi niyang si Duterte ay "sabik na wakasan ang kanyang termino dahil nais na niyang umuwi sa Davao [City]." Noong M…

Checked by Vera Files8 Sep 2020Philippines Politics and government

Malacañang

“President Duterte granted convicted U.S. marine Joseph Scott Pemberton an absolute pardon, saying he was treated unfairly.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Just four days earlier, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque called a local court's decision to free Pemberton a "judicial overreach."