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Fact check: 'SWS trust approval' survey of aspirants for Pasig City posts

A supposed Social Weather Stations survey, sourced from the Commission on Election, on aspirants for mayor of Pasig City has been posted on social media.
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Fact check: Viral photos of Robredo supporters at a crowded rally, VP selling fish are fake

MANILA, Philippines - Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday slammed as fake news two photos claiming that she had photos taken of herself selling fish and that her supporters violated social distancing protocols at a rally.
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Fact check: Rappler's SEC case is still pending at appeals court

A YouTube video uploaded on November 23 on Robin Sweet Showbiz channel was entitled 'Rappler Nakarma! Revoked na ang Lisensya! Karma is real!' This is misleading.
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Fact check: Video claims NPA rebels shot and killed Hacienda Luisita massacre victims

MANILA, Philippines - A video labeled as being made by the 1st Civil Relations Group of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service and published on the unit's public Facebook page claimed that New People's Army rebels were responsible for the deaths in the Hacienda Luisita massacre of 2004.
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Fact check: No, Pacquiao did not withdraw candidacy after meeting with Duterte

"It wasn't a political meeting but provided us an opportunity to talk about our shared vision...my decision to run for president hasn't changed," he said in a statement two days later. 
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Fact check: Did Pope Francis publicly support Bongbong Marcos' presidential bid?

MANILA, Philippines - A graphic circulating social media claims that Pope Francis referred to Bongbong Marcos as "an intelligent leader" and that the Pope "hopes" Marcos wins the presidency in 2022.
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