Claim: In trying to distance President Rodrigo Duterte from the much criticized anti-terrorism bill, Palace Spokesperson Harry Roque wrongly claimed the measure had gotten the nod of the Senate as early as in the 17th Congress.
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Verdict: in trying to distance president rodrigo duterte from the much criticized anti-terrorism bill, palace spokesperson harry roque wrongly claimed the measure had gotten the nod of the senate as early as in the 17th congress.
Organisation: VERA Files
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2020-06-19T19:33:00