Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Archives

As Marcos vows internet access for all public schools, over a thousand still lack electricity

28

Jul

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As Marcos vows internet access for all public schools, over a thousand still lack electricity

WHILE MORE than a thousand Philippine educational institutions struggle with lack of access to electricity, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. vowed to provide internet connectivity to all public schools by the end of the year. Despite some schools’ lack of access to electricity, which has led to delays in adopting digital…

Vlog Populi: State of the Nation Address 2024

21

Jul

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Vlog Populi: State of the Nation Address 2024

Sa darating na Lunes, Hulyo beinte dos, muling ilalatag ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ang mga plano ng kanyang administrasyon para sa bansa sa kanyang ikatlong Ulat sa Bayan. Nitong nakaraang taon, umunlad ang ekonomiya ng bansa. Naipatupad din ang ilang mga batas para sa pag-unlad ng iba't ibang sektor.…

FACT CHECK: Did commodity prices go down in previous months?

02

Aug

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FACT CHECK: Did commodity prices go down in previous months?

CLAIM: “Sa mga nakalipas na buwan, nakita natin ang pagbaba ng presyo ng bilihin sa iba’t ibang mga sektor. Napatunayan natin na kayang maipababa ang presyo ng bigas, karne, isda, gulay at asukal. Malaking tulong ang Kadiwa store na ating muling binuhay at inilunsad.” RATING: Partly false DETAILS: During his…

Marcos Jr.’s choices of Cabinet members draw jeers, cheers from AB profs

04

Jul

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Marcos Jr.’s choices of Cabinet members draw jeers, cheers from AB profs

A NUMBER of Artlet professors have criticized some of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s choices for the Cabinet, saying they do not have enough credentials to lead their respective agencies. Asst. Prof. Dennis Coronacion, chairman of the political science department, said Vice President and education secretary Sara Duterte lacks…

26

Jun

By The Flame News

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Marcos Jr. presidency seen to reflect a ‘head-on’ battle between true and false

THE MARCOS Jr. administration is expected to reveal the struggle between truth and disinformation, compelling journalists to heighten their efforts to tell the truth, journalism educators said. Since the Marcos camp has had a record of peddling “fake news” to win the election, journalists may find it hard to perform…

19

Apr

By Fatima Baduria

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A Game of Trolls: The Foul Job Exposed

BY FATIMA B. BADURIA TROLLING AS a profession perpetuates online with social media as its main operational base. Many misleading messages are crafted to tip the scale towards a presidential bet. As long as this purpose is served, accuracy ceases to matter. As the trolls oppose the truth, their only…

Marcos remains a polarizing figure in the age of disinformation

21

Nov

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Marcos remains a polarizing figure in the age of disinformation

During the height of the late president Ferdinand Marcos' regime, Marriane's* father was hit on the stomach with a wooden baton by a police officer for violating the curfew. Marriane's father was just on his way home from work when the incident happened. However, her father still believes that there…

Bongbong Marcos to “hark back” unresolved Martial law legacy, says Hontiveros

10

Oct

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Bongbong Marcos to “hark back” unresolved Martial law legacy, says Hontiveros

FORMER SENATOR Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s administration would “hark back on the unresolved legacy” of Martial Law if he becomes the Philippines’ next president, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said. Hontiveros, who is seeking reelection next year, said the country has not yet obtained a “transitional justice” as human rights violations during…