FACT-CHECK: The Philippines was not bombed by China due to tensions in the West Philippine Sea
A YouTube channel made the false claim that the Philippines was bombed by China due to tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Why the Philippines should be wary of NATO’s expansion into the Indo-Pacific region
The Philippines should learn its lessons from other ASEAN states. It should have a more independent foreign policy and be less dependent on the West. It is unclear if the US and NATO would be there if conflict erupts.
FACT-CHECK: An Australian Navy ship did not come to PH for Duterte
A TikTok user uploaded a video falsely claiming that an Australian Navy ship went to the Philippines specifically for former President Rodrigo Duterte to see the vessel.
Explaining the ‘Paradigm Shift’
In an interview with the “Sa Totoo Lang” program on Cignal TV’s OnePh channel, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the Philippines aims to sign a VFA-like military-to-military agreement with Japan by the first quarter of 2024.
FACT-CHECK: YouTube channel falsely claims Marcos money in Australia now in PH due to PM’s visit
YouTube channel “PweDelie TV” has made another outrageous and false claim, this time, that the proceeds of a supposed Marcos account in Australia have arrived in the Philippines due to the visit of the Australian premier.