Rodrigo Duterte

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Checked by Vera Files30 Nov 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“Do you think I cannot accumulate even P5 billion?' former president Rodrigo Duterte asked during the Nov. 13 hearing of the House quad committee.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Less than two hours prior, Duterte said he is not rich and living only on his retirement pay

Checked by Vera Files30 Nov 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte wrongly claimed that the sources of his bank deposits are none of business of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: The Anti-Money Laundering Act, or Republic Act No. 9160, penalizes financial transactions of at least P4 million of suspicious origin or associated with unlawful activities such as smuggling, robbery, plunder, extortion…

Checked by Vera Files26 Nov 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Nang sabihin na maaari siyang managot sa pag-udyok sa mga pagpatay na may kaugnayan sa droga sa panahon ng kanyang termino, nagbigay ng iba't ibang dahilan si dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte upang maiwasan ang pananagutan para sa ilang mga kaso na kinasasangkutan ng mga “high-value” target.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Paulit-ulit na idineklara ni Duterte na siya ay “umaako ng lahat ng legal na pananagutan” sa lahat ng extrajudicial killings na ginawa sa ilalim ng kanyang kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga.

Checked by Vera Files26 Nov 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“When told that he could be held liable for inducing drug-related killings during his term, former president Rodrigo Duterte gave different reasons to avoid responsibility for certain cases involving “high-value” targets.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Duterte has repeatedly declared he is “taking full legal responsibility” over all extrajudicial killings committed under his campaign against illegal drugs.

Checked by Vera Files25 Nov 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte attached various conditions for him to sign a waiver to the secrecy of his bank accounts.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Three hours prior, Duterte said he was “willing to execute an affidavit” to allow the opening of his accounts to scrutiny.

Checked by Vera Files25 Nov 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Iba't ibang kundisyon ang inilagay ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte para pumirma siya ng waiver sa pagiging lihim ng kanyang mga bank account.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Sa unang tatlong oras, sinabi ni Duterte na siya ay “pumapayag na gumawa ng isang affidavit” para payagan ang pagbubukas ng kanyang mga account sa masusing pagsusuri.

Checked by Vera Files15 Nov 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte confirms existence of Davao Death Squad when he was mayor of Davao City, pointing to former police officers, including Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, as its members.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: In 2015, Duterte said DDS stands for Davao Development System, not Davao Death Squad. He had also previously admitted having links to the death squad

Checked by Vera Files15 Nov 2024Philippines Health

Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte admits he had wanted drug addicts killed.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Earlier, Duterte insisted it was drug lords and pushers he “would be happy to slaughter,” not addicts.

Checked by Vera Files15 Nov 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“In evading the request of the House of Representatives' quad committee to open his bank account for scrutiny, former president Rodrigo Duterte falsely claimed that the account is held jointly with his wife.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: The joint bank account in question is with his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, not his wife.

Checked by Vera Files15 Nov 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Inamin ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na gusto niyang patayin ang mga adik sa droga.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Nauna nang iginiit ni Duterte na “ikalulugod niyang katayin” ang mga drug lord at pusher, hindi ang mga adik.

Checked by Vera Files15 Nov 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Kinumpirma ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang pagkakaroon ng Davao Death Squad noong siya ay mayor ng Davao City, na itinuro ang mga dating opisyal ng pulis, kabilang si Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, bilang mga miyembro nito.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Noong 2015, sinabi ni Duterte na ang ibig sabihin ng DDS ay Davao Development System, hindi Davao Death Squad. Dati na rin siyang umamin na may kaugnayan sa death squad.

Checked by Vera Files15 Nov 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Sa pag-iwas sa kahilingan ng quad committee ng House of Representatives na buksan ang kanyang bank account para sa pagsisiyasat, sinabi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ang kasama niya sa joint account ay ang kanyang asawa. Hindi ito totoo.”

Vera Files rated this: Hindi totoo

Vera Files says: Ang katuwang ni Duterte sa pinag-uusapang joint bank account ay ang kanyang anak na si Vice President Sara Duterte, hindi ang kanyang asawa.

Checked by Vera Files13 Nov 2024Philippines Elections

Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte says he would stay neutral in the 2025 midterm elections by not endorsing any candidate.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Duterte has already endorsed senatorial aspirants running under the PDP-Laban and support party-list groups for the 2025 elections.

Checked by Vera Files30 Oct 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Sinabi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na siya ay “hindi ganoon kayaman” at hindi niya kayang bayaran ang madalas na paglalakbay sa pamamagitan ng eroplano mula Davao City hanggang Manila.”

Vera Files rated this: Nakapanliligaw

Vera Files says: Noong Peb. 16, 2017, si Duterte mismo ang nagsabing hindi mahirap ang kanyang pamilya. Iniulat ng VERA Files na si Duterte ay mayroong hindi bababa sa P211 milyon sa Bank of the Philippine Islands, na hindi niya idinekl…

Checked by Vera Files30 Oct 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Sinabi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa isang Senate subcommittee na siya ay 73 taong gulang at hindi matandaan ang mga pangalan ng pitong tao sa kanyang death squad.”

Vera Files rated this: Hindi totoo

Vera Files says: Si Duterte ay 79 taong gulang, hindi 73. Siya ay ipinanganak noong Marso 28, 1945.

Checked by Vera Files3 Oct 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte says he has no problem with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. because he is "good...excellent.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Last May, Duterte said Marcos' performance was a "dismal failure." In January, he called Marcos "an addict." In November 2021, Duterte said Marcos was "a very weak leader...a spoiled child."

Checked by Vera Files3 Oct 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Sinabi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na wala siyang problema kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dahil siya ay "magaling...mahusay.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Noong nakaraang Mayo, sinabi ni Duterte na ang performance ni Marcos ay isang "dismal failure." Noong Enero, tinawag niyang "adik" si Marcos. Noong Nobyembre 2021, sinabi ni Duterte na si Marcos ay "isang weak leader...…

Checked by Vera Files18 Jun 2024PhilippinesFilipino

Rodrigo Duterte

“Inakusahan ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang administrasyong Marcos ng “pagpigil” sa pagdaraos ng prayer rally noong Mayo 25 sa Tacloban City, at binatikos ang “patakaran nito ng pagpigil sa pagpapahayag ng hindi pagsang-ayon.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: Ang TAPS Coalition, organizer ng Tacloban leg ng Maisug rally, ay nagsabi sa Facebook page nito noong Mayo 24 na nagkaroon ng mga problema sa pagkilos dahil sa Bagyong Aghon, na nag-udyok sa kanila na kanselahin ang pag…

Checked by Vera Files30 May 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte accused the Marcos administration of “preventing” the May 25 prayer rally in Tacloban City from taking place, criticizing its "policy of stifling dissent.”

Vera Files rated this: Flip-flop

Vera Files says: The TAPS Coalition, organizer of the Tacloban leg of the Maisug rally, said on its Facebook page on May 24 that mobility problems arose due to Typhoon Aghon, prompting them to cancel the gathering.

Checked by Vera Files24 May 2024Philippines Politics and government

Rodrigo Duterte

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte says he has no quarrel with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: On several occasions, Duterte cursed and criticized Marcos, even calling him a drug addict.