💡 Trivia Lahat ng mga Duterte Senators may mga Kaso, allegations, scandals, criminal convictions etc.

POWER IN NUMBERS

The Senate Majority Bloc now holds the numbers in the chamber, but many of its members also carry years of scandals, investigations, and allegations tied to corruption, dynasties, and criminal convictions.

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[NOUGHT]

Nakakadismaya yung pagkapanatiko ng iba rito sa replies. Kulto na yung datingan. Minsan naiisip ko parang malabo nang magkaisa yung mga Filipino kasi kanya-kanya ba naman ng ipinagtatanggol na politiko. Kailan kaya magigising yung iba sa'tin, na walang pake yang mga politiko na yan. Mananatili tayong mahirap. Damang-dama natin yun. Tapos sila na mga nakaupo hindi apektado, lalong yayaman kakakurakot. Sa dami ng problema ng bansa na ito nakuha pa talaga ng iba na ipagtanggol yung mga hindi lumalaban ng patas, mga magnanakaw, at corrupt. Sa halip na sila yung habulin at panagutin.

Tayo-tayo lang yung nag-aaway na mga normal na mamamayan lang naman. Nalilihis palagi atensyon natin.

to see is to believe
malamang matatauhan sila kapag naging pangulo na ng pilipinas si sara

 

[well003]

Funny how you only list the allegations of the Majority Bloc but stay silent on the controversies of the Minority. In politics, allegations are the easiest thing to manufacture, but proving them is another story. The fact that they are leading the Senate now shows they are capable of governing despite the noise.

If we’re going to talk about scandals and allegations, let's be fair and look at the Minority too:

Tito Sotto: Pepsi Paloma Plagiarism *******

Risa Hontiveros: PhilHealth PhilCare Fund Mess

Bam Aquino: Yolanda Funds Missing *******

Kiko Pangilinan: Dengvaxia Vaccine Health *******

Erwin Tulfo: PTV4 Ad Placement Scam

 Raffy Tulfo: Libel Conviction Undocumented Worker

Win Gatchalian: LWUA Graft Case Dismissed

Lito Lapid: Fertilizer Fund Scam Dismissed

Panfilo Lacson: Dacer Corbito Murder Allegations

Kung gusto mo ng walang allegations baka wala ng pulitiko sa Pilipinas, daming naniniwala sa mga tulad niyong mahilig sa "let me educate you" mga cancer sa lipunan

Here's a verified assessment of each item in the list. Most are based on real past controversies or allegations, but many are exaggerated, outdated, dismissed, or involve false/misleading attributions. I'll note the accuracy level for each.

### 1. Tito Sotto: Pepsi Paloma Plagiarism

• Partially true but misleading label. Sotto faced major plagiarism accusations in 2012 for copying parts of his anti-RH Bill speeches (from blogger Sarah Pope and Robert F. Kennedy). He admitted some staff work but denied full plagiarism.
• The "Pepsi Paloma" part refers to a separate 1982 rape case involving his brother Vic Sotto (and others). Sotto was accused of pressuring Pepsi Paloma to drop charges (he denies it). It's not "plagiarism" — likely a mix-up in the statement. Real scandals exist, but this phrasing is inaccurate.

### 2. Risa Hontiveros: PhilHealth PhilCare Fund Mess

• Mostly false / recycled disinformation. Multiple fact-checks (Rappler, Vera Files, etc.) show Hontiveros is not involved in the major PhilHealth bonus scandals. The disputed unauthorized perks/bonuses happened in 2010 — before she joined the PhilHealth board (2014–2015). Claims of her "s†éáling billions" are debunked as fake news.
• She has actually called for investigations into PhilHealth fund misuse (e.g., ghost dialysis).

### 3. Bam Aquino: Yolanda Funds Missing
- Overstated / not directly linked. There were major issues with Yolanda (Haiyan) rehabilitation funds under the Aquino administration (slow distribution, unliquidated funds per COA). However, no direct graft conviction or personal theft charges against Bam Aquino (who was a senator later). Criticisms target the broader administration, not him specifically as a main culprit.

### 4. Kiko Pangilinan: Dengvaxia Vaccine Health
- Partially true but indirect. The Dengvaxia controversy happened under the Aquino administration (DOH mass vaccination). Pangilinan was a key administration ally/senator, but he was not the Health Secretary or primary decision-maker (that was Janette Garin et al.). He has defended the program and called for careful handling. No personal graft conviction.

### 5. Erwin Tulfo: PTV4 Ad Placement Scam
- True. In 2018, COA flagged a ₱60M+ anomalous ad placement deal where DOT (under sister Wanda Tulfo-Teo) ρáíd Bitag Media (Tulfo brothers) without proper documents/contracts. They later returned the money. It was a clear conflict-of-interest issue.

### 6. Raffy Tulfo: Libel Conviction Undocumented Worker
- True on libel; undocumented part is his admitted past. Raffy Tulfo has multiple libel convictions (some later acquitted on appeal). He admitted working as an undocumented worker in the US in the past to support his family. The phrasing is a bit jumbled but refers to real issues.

### 7. Win Gatchalian: LWUA Graft Case Dismissed
- True. He and family faced graft/malversation charges over the 2009 LWUA purchase of E×ρréšš Savings Bank (family-linked). Sandiganbayan dismissed the cases against him for lack of probable cause (he had minimal shares and no operational role).

### 8. Lito Lapid: Fertilizer Fund Scam Dismissed
- Partially true. Lapid was charged in the 2004 Fertilizer Fund Scam (overpriced fertilizers during his time as Pampanga governor). Sandiganbayan initially dismissed due to delay, but Supreme Court revived it in 2019. Status as of 2026: ongoing or resolved variably — not fully "dismissed" forever.

### 9. Panfilo Lacson: Dacer-Corbito Murder Allegations
- True (allegations only). Lacson was accused of masterminding the 2000 double murder of Bubby Dacer and driver. He denied it, went into hiding, and charges were eventually dismissed by courts (CA 2011, upheld by SC). No conviction.

### Overall Summary

• The list tries to show "both sides have scandals" (a common whataboutism tactic).
• Some valid points (Tulfo ad scam, Lacson allegations, Lapid fertilizer case, Sotto controversies).
• Many are stretched, old, dismissed, or factually wrong (especially Hontiveros and direct links to Bam/Kiko).

Philippine politics is full of such cases across factions — accountability is often inconsistent. The flood control ******* is current and massive, but past issues don't cancel ongoing probes.

 

[CuteTamago]

lito lapid the goat

 

[stephcurry-123]

Here's a verified assessment of each item in the list. Most are based on real past controversies or allegations, but many are exaggerated, outdated, dismissed, or involve false/misleading attributions. I'll note the accuracy level for each.

### 1. Tito Sotto: Pepsi Paloma Plagiarism

• Partially true but misleading label. Sotto faced major plagiarism accusations in 2012 for copying parts of his anti-RH Bill speeches (from blogger Sarah Pope and Robert F. Kennedy). He admitted some staff work but denied full plagiarism.
• The "Pepsi Paloma" part refers to a separate 1982 rape case involving his brother Vic Sotto (and others). Sotto was accused of pressuring Pepsi Paloma to drop charges (he denies it). It's not "plagiarism" — likely a mix-up in the statement. Real scandals exist, but this phrasing is inaccurate.

### 2. Risa Hontiveros: PhilHealth PhilCare Fund Mess

• Mostly false / recycled disinformation. Multiple fact-checks (Rappler, Vera Files, etc.) show Hontiveros is not involved in the major PhilHealth bonus scandals. The disputed unauthorized perks/bonuses happened in 2010 — before she joined the PhilHealth board (2014–2015). Claims of her "s†éáling billions" are debunked as fake news.
• She has actually called for investigations into PhilHealth fund misuse (e.g., ghost dialysis).

### 3. Bam Aquino: Yolanda Funds Missing
- Overstated / not directly linked. There were major issues with Yolanda (Haiyan) rehabilitation funds under the Aquino administration (slow distribution, unliquidated funds per COA). However, no direct graft conviction or personal theft charges against Bam Aquino (who was a senator later). Criticisms target the broader administration, not him specifically as a main culprit.

### 4. Kiko Pangilinan: Dengvaxia Vaccine Health
- Partially true but indirect. The Dengvaxia controversy happened under the Aquino administration (DOH mass vaccination). Pangilinan was a key administration ally/senator, but he was not the Health Secretary or primary decision-maker (that was Janette Garin et al.). He has defended the program and called for careful handling. No personal graft conviction.

### 5. Erwin Tulfo: PTV4 Ad Placement Scam
- True. In 2018, COA flagged a ₱60M+ anomalous ad placement deal where DOT (under sister Wanda Tulfo-Teo) ρáíd Bitag Media (Tulfo brothers) without proper documents/contracts. They later returned the money. It was a clear conflict-of-interest issue.

### 6. Raffy Tulfo: Libel Conviction Undocumented Worker
- True on libel; undocumented part is his admitted past. Raffy Tulfo has multiple libel convictions (some later acquitted on appeal). He admitted working as an undocumented worker in the US in the past to support his family. The phrasing is a bit jumbled but refers to real issues.

### 7. Win Gatchalian: LWUA Graft Case Dismissed
- True. He and family faced graft/malversation charges over the 2009 LWUA purchase of E×ρréšš Savings Bank (family-linked). Sandiganbayan dismissed the cases against him for lack of probable cause (he had minimal shares and no operational role).

### 8. Lito Lapid: Fertilizer Fund Scam Dismissed
- Partially true. Lapid was charged in the 2004 Fertilizer Fund Scam (overpriced fertilizers during his time as Pampanga governor). Sandiganbayan initially dismissed due to delay, but Supreme Court revived it in 2019. Status as of 2026: ongoing or resolved variably — not fully "dismissed" forever.

### 9. Panfilo Lacson: Dacer-Corbito Murder Allegations
- True (allegations only). Lacson was accused of masterminding the 2000 double murder of Bubby Dacer and driver. He denied it, went into hiding, and charges were eventually dismissed by courts (CA 2011, upheld by SC). No conviction.

### Overall Summary

• The list tries to show "both sides have scandals" (a common whataboutism tactic).
• Some valid points (Tulfo ad scam, Lacson allegations, Lapid fertilizer case, Sotto controversies).
• Many are stretched, old, dismissed, or factually wrong (especially Hontiveros and direct links to Bam/Kiko).

Philippine politics is full of such cases across factions — accountability is often inconsistent. The flood control ******* is current and massive, but past issues don't cancel ongoing probes.

Ih naharap na nila yan at napatunayan na innocent sila yung idol niyo kaya na si bato, roque at sarah kamusta?

 

[Meawii]

Many are stretched, old, dismissed, or factually wrong

HAHAHHA Mukhang hindi mo binasa to.

 

[well003]

HAHAHHA Mukhang hindi mo binasa to.

May namiss-out ba ko?

 

[Meawii]

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May namiss-out ba ko?

edit: ayy sorry, tama yung na research mo. kala ko kasi dds ka hahahhaha