SONA 2022 PROMISE TRACKER: ARMED FORCES
Two years after Marcos’ first SONA, three of the measures on his legislative wishlist related to the armed forces are still pending in Congress.
Tag Archives: ROTC
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ng defense chief na a maaaring ‘gamutin’ ng ROTC ang mga problema sa mental health walang batayan
Sinabi ni Carlito Galvez Jr., officer-in-charge ng Defense department, nang walang batayan na ang sumasailalim sa mga programa sa pagsasanay sa militar, partikular ang Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), ay maaaring "gumaling" sa mga problema sa kalusugan ng isip.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Defense chief claims without basis that ROTC can ‘cure’ mental health problems
No existing studies support the idea of ROTC programs as a “cure” for mental illness. Professionals in this field see this as a problematic claim that spreads disinformation, downplays the severity of mental health disorders, and “potentially promotes stigma” against people suffering from psychological issues.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Graphic showing Kabataan Party-list Rep. Manuel’s support for ROTC is FAKE
A fake graphic falsely claims that Kabataan Party-List Rep. Raoul Manuel expressed support for a mandatory ROTC program.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Quote card of ‘Iska’ on ROTC is NOT TRUE
The fake quote first appeared on a satirical FB page.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video carries FALSE claims on policies during Cory Aquino’s admin
False claims about contractualization, ROTC, and Bataan Nuclear Power Plant under administration of the late president Corazon Aquino.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB page MISLEADS with 2019 news on ROTC House bill
A few netizens were able to point out that the alleged “breaking news” report was two years old.
