FACT CHECK: Marcos quote on P21 food threshold is fake
A false quote attributed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., claiming P21 per meal is sufficient for a family, has been circulating in the Philippines. Fact-checking reveals this figure represents a poverty threshold, not a presidential statement, sparking criticism over its disconnect from daily living costs.
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