FACT CHECK: Video on Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act NEEDS CONTEXT
A YouTube channel claimed that the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act has been made into law. This needs context.
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SONA 2023 PROMISE TRACKER: FOREIGN RELATIONS
Marcos made 15 foreign trips to 11 countries during his second year in office and received an increased travel fund of P1.4 billion in the 2024 national budget.
Team Philippines sa The Hague: Sa Manlulupig, ‘Di Pasisiil
Gugunitain ngayong Hulyo 12 ang ikawalong anibersaryo ng pagkapanalo ng Pilipinas laban sa China sa arbitral ruling sa The Hague noong 2016.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO PH, US, Japan, Australia joint attack on China
A video on YouTube claims that the Philippines, Australia, Japan and the United States have banded together to attack Chinese forces in the West Philippine Sea. This is not true.
The Scars of Scarborough
This special report was produced under VERA Files’ project on enhancing the media’s capability to raise public awareness of the situation in the South China Sea, funded by the Government of Canada through its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. #CanadaFundPH #Together75A different version of this report has appeared in the Manila Standard on Feb. 1, 2024.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Tarriela did NOT retaliate vs China
A video falsely claimed that Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela, retaliated against China to defend the West Philippine Sea.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: PH DID NOT destroy 300 Chinese fishing vessels in WPS
A YouTube video claims that the Philippines sank 300 Chinese fishing vessels amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. This is not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: The British Royal Navy is NOT gifting a warship to the PH
A YouTube video claims that the UK’s Royal Navy recently handed over its warship HMS Dauntless to the Philippine Navy. This is not true.
Riding the tide of change: Zambales fisherfolk bear the brunt of Chinese incursion in West Philippine Sea
For Tabios and Cuaresma, and thousands of other fishermen in this province, the WPS dispute is not just about fighting for our territorial rights but also fighting for their livelihood. (This special report was produced under VERA Files’ project on enhancing the media’s capability to raise public awareness of the situation in the South China Sea, funded by the Government of Canada through its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. #CanadaFundPH )
Aborted trip to Lawak Island: Mission accomplished
"I was a bit disappointed with the decision to turn back. So were the other volunteers. But the incident all the more strengthened their commitment to defend the country’s territory in the West Philippine Sea." Read Palawan News reporter Gerald Ticke's first-hand account of his experience joining a Christmas caravan to Lawak Island in the West Philippine Sea. (This special report was produced under VERA Files’ project on enhancing the media’s capability to raise public awareness of the situation in the South China Sea, funded by the Government of Canada through its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. #CanadaFundPH )
