FACT CHECK: Toby Tiangco did not say Marcos will be impeached in 2027

Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterNov 5

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda as the new Chief Justice of the Philippines. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Lino Cayetano announced the decision on Thursday, noting that Zalameda will replace Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo upon his retirement on November 6. The administration highlighted Zalameda’s over three decades of experience within the legal system, including roles as a public prosecutor and judge in the Court of Appeals. Officials stated that the appointment reflects a desire for experienced leadership to maintain public trust in the judiciary. The President expressed confidence that Zalameda would uphold integrity and the rule of law in his new role.

Bias read (Center): The report relies exclusively on official presidential announcements and uses standard, respectful diplomatic language without independent critical commentary or external opposition views.

RapplerIndependentCenterNov 5

Rappler fact-checks a viral social media claim stating that Rep. Toby Tiangco predicted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would face impeachment in 2027, rating the assertion false. The outlet clarifies that Tiangco merely mentioned hearing about a group considering filing an impeachment complaint, rather than predicting it would happen. This remark was made during an interview discussing the executive branch's potential loss of good faith regarding the 2027 budget, specifically concerning compliance with a recent Supreme Court ruling that declared previous national budgets unconstitutional. The article notes that Tiangco highlighted the President's failure to use line-item vetoes as a potential ground for such a complaint. Contextually, two prior impeachment complaints against Marcos were already dismissed by the House of Representatives in early 2026 due to insufficient substance.

Bias read (Center): The article employs standard fact-checking methodology, presenting the specific misinterpretation of the politician's quote alongside objective procedural context regarding the impeachment process and prior legislative actions without using loaded language.

Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterNov 4

Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo is set to retire on November 6 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70, having served in the Philippine Supreme Court for nearly ten years. This article profiles five potential successors who are currently being considered for the position of Chief Justice. The candidates mentioned include Dimaampao, Marquez, Leonen, Zalameda, and Caguioa. The piece aims to provide background information on these individuals ahead of their potential appointment to lead the nation's highest court.

Bias read (Center): The excerpt functions as a neutral introductory profile listing candidates without employing loaded language, taking sides, or providing substantive arguments regarding any specific candidate's merits or flaws.