FACT-CHECK: Marcos did not bark orders to American officials
TikTok user “muskcullin” falsely claimed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. gave directives to American officials in a Malacañang meeting on July 30, 2024.
Typhoon: Dark clouds hang over the region
Earlier this month, a spokesman for China’s defense ministry slammed its rival, the United States, for deploying its new “Typhoon” missile launcher system in the northern Philippines.
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.
Presidency not an entitlement for the popular – CBCP official
An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Filipinos should be conscious that the presidency is an entitlement that should not be given to someone simply because the candidate is popular but does not have the capacity to lead the country.