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FACT CHECK: Dialysis now free for most Filipinos?

30

Jul

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FACT CHECK: Dialysis now free for most Filipinos?

by JULIANNE LOREIGN VICENTE CLAIM: “Mga kababayan, libre na po ngayon ang dialysis para sa karamihan ng Pilipino.” RATING: Needs more context DETAILS: In his second state of the nation address last July 24, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. claimed that dialysis sessions are now free for most Filipinos. This claim needs…

FACT CHECK: Highest growth rate in 46 years?

26

Jul

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FACT CHECK: Highest growth rate in 46 years?

CLAIM: “Our economy posted a 7.6 percent growth in 2022—our highest growth rate in 46 years.” RATING: True but needs more context DETAILS: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. claimed that the Philippine economy grew by 7.6% in 2022, the highest growth rate in 46 years, during his second State of the Nation Address. Although…

Hit and (a lot of) Miss: President Duterte’s Final SONA

27

Jul

By Hannah Beatrisse Oledan and Eduardo Fajermo Jr.

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Hit and (a lot of) Miss: President Duterte’s Final SONA

By: HANNAH BEATRISSE OLEDAN and EDUARDO FAJERMO PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte, as enshrined in the constitution, is obligated to report the accomplishments, lay out plans for the coming year, and suggest immediate legislation to the Congress. This particular State of the Nation Address (SONA) was expected by the people to be the president’s swan…

23

Jul

By Cris Eugene Gianan

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SONA delayed by unexpected ouster; no ad-libs, cussing

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday was delayed for an hour by the unprecedented ouster of House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. Former president and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo unseated Alvarez, necessitating two separate sit-downs between Duterte and the two solons before his speech. A…

Youth is the greatest danger to Duterte –Sr. Mary John Mananzan

23

Jul

By Julia Mari Ornedo

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Youth is the greatest danger to Duterte –Sr. Mary John Mananzan

By JULIA MARI T. ORNEDO THE YOUTH is the “greatest danger” to the Duterte administration, said veteran activist Sr. Mary John Mananzan on the sidelines of the rally against President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday afternoon. During the “United People’s SONA” staged at Commonwealth Ave.…

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