SONA Promise Tracker
VERA Files tracks the promises President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made during his State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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SONA 2023 PROMISE TRACKER: Peace Process
By Nica Rhiana Hanopol
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Jul 20, 2024
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Recognizing the “deep-rooted” social and political grievances of the armed conflict, the Marcos administration has agreed to resume peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.

SONA 2022 PROMISE TRACKER: ARMED FORCES
By Bryan Manalang
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Jul 20, 2024
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Two years after Marcos’ first SONA, three of the measures on his legislative wishlist related to the armed forces are still pending in Congress.

SONA 2022 PROMISE TRACKER: CORRUPTION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE
By Enrico Berdos
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Jul 20, 2024
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Marcos, in his 2023 SONA, did not make new promises about addressing corruption or promoting good governance.
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