Read more about the article FACT CHECK: BBM’s push for mandatory ROTC lacks context
Photo from President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s Facebook page

FACT CHECK: BBM’s push for mandatory ROTC lacks context

Marcos Jr. failed to mention in his speech why the ROTC program became optional for students in the first place. The military program is not mandatory following the murder of Mark Chua by his fellow ROTC members in 2001.

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FACT CHECK: Red-tagger Lorraine Badoy’s claims vs IP leader are FALSE

Two days after Marcos Jr.'s SONA, Sandugo, an alliance of national minorities, with Cullamat as their spokesperson, said they are “open to all those who wish to borrow their clothing, but they should also recognize [the national minorities’] rights and struggles.”

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Read more about the article Marcos Jr.’s SONA – broad plans, less mention of Mindanao
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday, July 25, 2022. (Presidential Communications)

Marcos Jr.’s SONA – broad plans, less mention of Mindanao

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) was said to be comprehensive in its agenda, but lacks specifics on Mindanao issues.

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FACT CHECK: Vlogger’s claim that Leni’s Angat Buhay used DSWD relief goods for distribution is FALSE

DSWD Sec. Erwin Tulfo on July 10 clarified that it is a violation of the law to distribute food packs and relief items to non-government associations. Food assistance and relief goods are channeled by the department to respective local government units involved.

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