SONA 2022 PROMISE TRACKER: LABOR
Out of the four labor-related promises Marcos mentioned in his maiden SONA, none tackled the pressing issues that Filipino workers face today.
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FACT CHECK: Marcos omits crucial context on Masagana 99
Seven years after Masagana 99 was launched in May 1973, the program became inconsequential and was quietly discontinued in 1984, according to a research by the University of the Philippines Third World Studies Center (UP TWSC).
FACT CHECK: Visitation policy stays; BuCor backtracks on suspension of Bilibid visits
In a now-deleted Facebook post on June 4, the Bureau of Corrections announced that visitations at the New Bilibid Prison were temporarily suspended until June 9, without citing any reason.
FACT CHECK: Data contradict Marcos’ claim that PH economy is ‘fastest growing’ in the world
This is at least the second time, by VERA Files Fact Check’s count, that Marcos made an inaccurate claim about the Philippines’ economic standing.
FACT CHECK: Dela Rosa repeats wrong claim he faces case in ICC
Although Dela Rosa was named in the request to launch the drug war probe in 2021, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has yet to identify any suspects who will be charged with crimes against humanity that occurred in the Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: DA official seesaws on sugar import fiasco
In a public hearing by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on May 23, Agriculture Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban backpedaled six times on claims regarding President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive early this year to import sugar.
FACT CHECK: SMNI anchor makes BASELESS claims that PhilStar.com editor, NUJP were part of CPP-NPA-NDF
Jonathan De Santos of PhilStar.com was never a member of the CPP-NPA-NDF.
FACT CHECK: Badoy repeats misleading claim on 2015 SC ruling
This is at least the second time that Lorraine Badoy misled information about the 2015 Supreme Court ruling.
FACT CHECK: Marcos, DOF falsely claim PH leads GDP growth forecast in Asia
The Philippines does not have the highest projected GDP growth among Asian countries. It ranks fourth in the IMF’s 30 emerging and developing economies in the region, with a projected GDP growth of 6%. Palau holds the top spot with 8.7%, followed by Maldives with 7.2%.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Filipinos share Celine Dion DEATH HOAX on FB
Two Filipino Facebook users shared TikTok videos allegedly showing Celine Dion on her deathbed. The woman in the video is not the Canadian singer.
