Archive - Claims by public figures

Hindi tumpak ang pahayag ni House Rep. Robert Ace Barbers na 73 lamang ang napatay sa mga drug-related police operations sa una at kalahating taon ng Marcos administration.

Sen. Imee Marcos falsely claims to be the founder of Kabataang Barangay and its chairperson from 1975 to 1986.

During the recent onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, former Palace spokesperson Harry Roque falsely claimed that the Bicol Region had P9.4 billion for flood control projects in 2023.

When asked to recall the names of his Davao death squad, former president Rodrigo Duterte wrongly stated his age. He is 79, not 73.

SMNI falsely reported that a U.S. court junked cases of human trafficking, forced labor and money laundering against KOJC human resources manager Marissa Dueñas.

After insisting that April 30 was the final extension for the franchise consolidation for drivers and operators of PUV under the modernization plan, the LTFRB has extended the consolidation until Nov. 29.

Justifying his bid for a seat in the Senate in the 2025 elections, television host Willie Revillame falsely claimed that 94% to 97% of Filipinos are poor.

The anti-dynasty provision is contained in a Bangsamoro law and a Comelec resolution. Neither the Comelec nor the transitional Bangsamoro Parliament are considered part of Congress

Within five minutes, former president Rodrigo Duterte has contradicted himself from saying the PDP belongs to the opposition in the current administration to not being in the opposition.

Go was one of the 17 senators who voted on June 2, 2021 for Senate Bill No. 2232, recognizing the legitimacy of offshore online gaming and taxing the POGOs.

It was not only Davao City that did not have a budget allocation for COVID-19 response when the WHO declared the outbreak as a global pandemic.

The PNP was enforcing court orders for the arrest of Quiboloy in relation to cases of human trafficking, child abuse and sexual assault. The Senate also has a standing contempt, arrest and detention order for the KOJC leader.

Albay Rep. Joey Salceda falsely claimed that PAGASA was "sleeping on the job" for issuing late advisories about typhoon Enteng.

While Duterte did not name names, she was looking at France Castro when she mentioned “somebody convicted of child abuse” during the hearing.

Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said on July 29 that the Philippine government will "not get in the way" of the ICC's interview of the five former and current high-ranking police officials tagged as suspects in the Duterte administration's drug war.

Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. made a mistake in referring to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the investigative body of the United Nations (UN). The ICC was established by the Rome Statute in 1998 and is independent from the UN.

Panelo inaccurately claimed that the Aquino administration built about 160,000 housing units to relocate the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda

Marcos said the country's investment promotion agencies have approved almost P1.7 trillion investments across various sectors.

Hindi makikipag-cooperate ang Marcos administration sa International Criminal Court sa imbestigasyon nito sa drug war. Gumagana naman daw kasi ang justice system ng Pilipinas.

After repeatedly calling for Mindanao secession in the past month, former president Rodrigo Duterte now says he would not pursue the plan.

Harry Roque rescinds support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid attempts to push a people's initiative for Charter change.

After calling President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a “drug addict,” former president Rodrigo Duterte now says he could have been referring to the use of medicines, not illegal substances.

From saying that the 1987 Constitution is “in perfect condition,” former president Rodrigo Duterte now says he supports efforts to amend it for as long as the changes won’t benefit incumbents and the winners in the next election.

The FBI and the Philippine National Police have denied that there is a bounty on Quiboloy as well as any plan for his rendition or assassination.

Vice President Sara Duterte retracted a statement supporting and calling for the commemoration of the EDSA People Power revolution which her office said was mistakenly posted on her official Facebook page.

As president, Rodrigo Duterte changed his position several times on key issues, such as on his promises to curb corruption and rid the country of illegal drugs.

After supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his candidacy for the 2022 presidential election, pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ sect now calls for his resignation.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte raised the idea of Mindanao seceding from the Philippines, saying that local political forces would be regrouping in Davao to establish a movement for Mindanao independence.

The Philippines was placed on the gray list after the FATF identified 18 deficiencies that the government must resolve to effectively counter money laundering and terrorism financing in the country.

Ano-ano pa ba ang cost ng jeepney modernization at ano ang maaaring mga epekto nito sa mga tsuper at commuter?