The article discusses a fact-check revealing that a circulating video clip edited to show journalist Karen Davila accusing former senator Antonio Trillanes IV of overpriced consultants actually misrepresents the original 2016 interview.In the full interview, Davila was quoting allegations made by the camp of then-Vice President Jejomar Binay against Trillanes.The misleading clips removed context where Davila clarified these were not her claims but Binay's accusations.The Commission on Audit (COA) report cleared Trillanes' consultancy expenses, stating they were legal.Social media posts using the clip often include photos of Trillanes or vloggers reacting to the false narrative.
The article highlights how misinformation spread ahead of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial and emphasizes verifying facts through full articles rather than edited clips.
Original title: FACT CHECK: Edited video of Karen Davila criticizing Trillanes misrepresents 2016 interview
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