
Fact check debunks fake senatorial quote on Philippine class suspensions
A fabricated statement attributed to Senator Pia Cayetano regarding recent class suspensions caused by monsoon flooding has been debunked, clarifying official communications.
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A fabricated statement attributed to Senator Pia Cayetano regarding recent class suspensions caused by monsoon flooding has been debunked, clarifying official communications.

Senator Pia Cayetano claims that authorities have stopped accepting recommendations from minority senators for the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program.

Senator-judge Pia Cayetano is being questioned for allegedly amplifying a misleading video featuring Chel Diokno, prompting calls to revisit the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability for lawyers.

Senator Pia Cayetano stated that over 1,100 hospitals in the Philippines still do not offer zero-balance billing, a day after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the program in his State of the Nation Address.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched an inquiry into alleged 'ghost' flood control projects in Taguig, a bailiwick of the Cayetano family. Senator Pia Cayetano has urged the Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan to resist pressure during the probe.

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A Senate probe into flood control projects has commenced under the leadership of Senator Pia Cayetano, who subsequently withdrew invitations to 18 'ex-Marines' to participate in the inquiry. Senator Erwin Tulfo also provided a briefing on the Senate shakeup and confirmed the probe's new date.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro parodied Senator Pia Cayetano's emotional statements on the Senate floor during a livestream, repeating a meme and her tearful remarks.

Emotions are running high in the Philippine Senate a week after a May 13 gunfire incident, as minority bloc senators denied Sen. Pia Cayetano’s allegation that they did not check on the majority senators locked down in the Senate that chaotic night.

Senator Pia Cayetano has been appointed as the new chair of the Senate blue ribbon committee following a leadership change that saw her brother, Alan Peter Cayetano, become Senate president.

A fact-check report confirms that a circulating quote card, attributing remarks about Taguig flood control projects to Senator Pia Cayetano, is fake and has no verified original source.

An editorial criticizes Senator Pia Cayetano for using her office's authority to amplify disinformation, specifically by promoting content that distorts statements made by Diokno.

Senator Panfilo Lacson announced that a Senate probe will reveal details about alleged irregularities in Taguig infrastructure projects, prompting a challenge from Senator Pia Cayetano to identify specific 'ghost' projects. Cayetano also warned against malicious accusations regarding the projects.

A social media post by Senator Pia Cayetano has drawn criticism, raising questions about her impartiality as a senator-judge in an ongoing impeachment trial.

Matibag has publicly questioned Senator Pia Cayetano's remark, describing it as 'possibly contemptible' and 'more frightening' to him. The exchange highlights a point of contention between the two figures.

A major wildfire has broken out in a forest area on the Greek island of Evia, leading to the evacuation of two villages, Mesochoria and Raptaioi. Strong winds are hindering firefighting efforts, though the situation is reportedly improving and residential areas are no longer threatened.

The Supreme Court clarified that no ruling has been made yet regarding Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's petition concerning the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction, amidst other related legal and political developments.

After the emotional breakdown of Sen. Pia Cayetano, Cubao Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr. yesterday inquired about her conscience and if she ever thought about the drug war victims and their families.

Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson criticized Senator Pia Cayetano's emotional remark about lack of concern, noting that the majority bloc was able to go live on Facebook on the night of a shooting incident.

The Philippine Senate is undergoing a leadership reshuffle, including Senator Ping Lacson's removal as Blue Ribbon head, following developments in the arrest warrant against Senator Bato dela Rosa. The Supreme Court's rejection of a Temporary Restraining Order against the warrant has put law enforcement on alert for his potential arrest.

The prosecution panel in the impeachment trial may raise concerns regarding Senator Pia Cayetano's uploading of a spliced video and Vice President Sara Duterte's 'bending the law' remark, pending guidelines from the Senate Impeachment Court.

An ethics complaint has been filed against Senator Pia Cayetano for allegedly using a spliced video of former senatorial candidate Chel Diokno during an impeachment trial. Prosecutors have also flagged the video, which was reportedly used to troll Diokno.

Senator Pia Cayetano stated that the Philippines' upper-middle-income status is difficult to celebrate when most Filipinos do not feel an improvement in their lives, questioning the country's progress.

Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno clarified an edited video clip shared by Sen. Pia Cayetano on social media, which he believes made it appear as if the prosecution panel was 'fishing for evidence'.

Senators Pia Cayetano and Robin Padilla have questioned the timing and intent of the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) probe into the 2019 SEA Games. Cayetano specifically criticized NBI chief Matibag's announcement, suggesting the investigation is meant to intimidate and distract.

Senators Risa Hontiveros and Pia Cayetano engaged in a testy exchange during discussions over proposed changes to the anti-hospital detention bill. Their disagreement centered on specific amendments to the legislation.

Philippine authorities, including the NBI and CIDG, are actively searching for former PNP chief Bato dela Rosa, who is presumed armed and dangerous, and have urged him to surrender. Senator Robin Padilla has stated that dela Rosa only hitched a ride and he was unaware of his destination, while officials warn Padilla could face obstruction charges if he is harboring the fugitive.

A militant fisherfolk group has accused Senator Pia Cayetano of feigning emotion in the Senate, labeling her display as 'crocodile tears' intended to divert public attention. This incident, among others, has sparked discussion about a 'Senate Snowflake Squad,' referring to politicians perceived as overly sensitive and emotional to criticism.

Social media users have widely commented on Senator Pia Cayetano's emotional display, with many describing it as 'acting' and creating satirical content.