SONA 2023 PROMISE TRACKER: INFRASTRUCTURE
Two years into office, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admits that delays have been hounding the country’s infrastructure drive, making him cling to various measures in hopes of "Building Better More.”
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos falsely claims Cavite-Bataan bridge is world’s second longest
When completed, the Cavite-Bataan Interlink Bridge will be the second longest in the Philippines, but it is nowhere near the longest in the world, as Marcos claimed.
Marcos ‘build better, more’ vow for 2024 – a rehash of previous year’s pledge
How will the Marcos administration deliver on its BBM projects without leaving behind a Philippines sinking deeper and deeper into debt?
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: The Marcos administration’s 12 ‘mega bridges’
What is the status of the Marcos administration's 12 "mega bridge" projects? How will the government fund their construction? Here are three things you need to know.
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Ang 12 ‘mega bridges’ ng administrasyong Marcos
Ano ang status ng mga mega bridge project na ito? Paano popondohan ng gobyerno ang kanilang konstruksyon? Narito ang tatlong bagay na kailangan mong malaman.
SONA 2022 PROMISE TRACKER: INFRASTRUCTURE
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. considers the “Build Better More” program as the “pinnacle” of his vision for an “equitable, prosperous and resilient” Philippines.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: City of Pearl NOT under Duterte or Marcos infra projects
A Facebook page claimed in a graphic that the City of Pearl infrastructure project is part of the flagship infrastructure programs of former president Rodrigo Duterte and incumbent President Bongbong Marcos. Not true. It is a public-private partnership project entered into by the City of Manila in 2017.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB page FALSELY claims North-South railway construction not reported by media
A video uploaded by a Facebook (FB) page claims news organizations have not reported on the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). Not true.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Posts MISLEADINGLY credit CCLEX to Duterte, again
The project commenced under Aquino, who was president from June 2010 to June 2016.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Aquino ‘quotes’ on infra projects MISLEAD
One quote is fabricated, two need context, while another lacks proof it was actually made.
