Marcos gets ‘failed’ mark anew from rights watchdog ahead of 5th Sona

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Hours before his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday afternoon, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has received a “failed” mark again from Amnesty International (AI) Philippines, drawing heavy criticism for his administration’s track record on human rights and social justice.

In its 2025-2026 assessment, the human rights watchdog ...