Fact check: Water containers for OVP’s Angat Buhay were filters that did not use toxic materialsIn this photo dated June 15, 2017, students of the UP College of Medicine and Physicians for Peace – Philippines turned over 70 units of water filters to the staff of the Office of the Vice President for the Marawi Clash Relief Operations. MANILA, Philippines — Old photographs of Vice President Leni Robredo's donation of water filters to families affected by the Marawi conflict are resurfacing ahead of the 2022 elections, this time with a completely new narrative. CLAIM: The plastic containers used to donate water under the OVP's flagship anti-poverty program Angat Buhay contained lead and other toxic materials and were unfit for donation and consumption. FACTS: The supposed containers are actually food-grade water filters that used no toxic materials when they were made. FACT CHECK: Robredo’s daughter did not skip quarantineAccording to her office, the water filters were meant to be donated to the Marawi Clash Relief Operations, where the OVP's main role was transport and logistics.

Source: Philippine Star January 20, 2022 21:09 UTC