Aquino’s SONA more truthful than Binay’s – netizens

MANILA, Philippines – A week after Philippine President Benigno Aquino III’s 6th and final State of the Nation Address, Vice President Jejomar Binay delivered on Monday, August 3, what he called the “True State of the Nation.”

In a Facebook poll by Rappler, more respondents thought Aquino’s speech was more factual. 

Which do you think is more truthful? Retweet for President Aquino’s SONA and favorite for VP Binay’s SONA. pic.twitter.com/zRrveWRcM4

— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) August 3, 2015

On the one hand, Aquino failed to mention the Mamasapano incident in his final SONA. Binay, on the other hand, dedicated a huge part of his speech to it. Some thought it was too much. 

Stop using the glory of #Saf44 for your own good. #BinaySONA

— April Dela Cruz (@apprilite) August 3, 2015

Kawawang mga Saf44. Patay na ginagamit pa pang pulitika. #BinaySONA

— maiceecena (@myraarocena) August 3, 2015

Hindi na nahiya tong si binay, pati saf44 ginamit para sa pansariling interes. Pakyu po! #BinaySONA

— J (@abueva03) August 3, 2015

It’s so enraging to see @VPJojoBinay using the #SAF44 to further his own selfish ambitions. Honestly, ang gago talaga. #BinaySONA

— Francis Mikhail (@mikhailblaze) August 3, 2015

Sa #SONA2015, ang SAF 44, hindi nabanggit. Dito naman sa #BinaySONA, ang SAF 44, gamit na gamit.

— Camillo (@yogon) August 3, 2015

Pero aminin n’yo, yung ibang gusto natin marinig sa #SONA2015, narinig natin sa #BinaySONA. Pero very wrong pa rin. Pwe

— Senyora Santibañez (@Senyora) August 3, 2015

Some netizens noticed the Vice President’s silence on the corruption charges against him. 

Let’s see when you sit in the palace. Perfect ka eh. You never addressed the corruption in your office! Ulol! #BinaySONA NoToBinay

— Mikee Moh (@tweetmikeeboy) August 3, 2015

How about directly addressing issues of corruption against you? These issues are of public interest. Nothing new. #BinaySONA

— John Antiquerra 鑫益 (@johnreiner5) August 3, 2015

Sen Alan Cayetano: VP has no credibility to deliver #BinaySONA as he is facing corruption issues @rapplerdotcom

— Camille Elemia (@CamilleElemia) August 3, 2015

As of writing, Rappler was able to spot only two unsuspicious positive tweets, despite best efforts. (If you spot more, send us a message on Facebook!)

Sa totoo lang maikli ang sona ni VP Binay pero mas napangiti ako dito at napabilib compare sa President Sona #BinaySONA

— Mart Reynoso (@martreynoso) August 3, 2015

#BinaySona boboto kita pag nag 18 nako XD

— Christian❤∞ (@Christianzxczxc) August 3, 2015

Rappler’s hashtag for the coverage, #BinaySONA, peaked during the Vice President’s 40-minute speech, which started at around 4:00 pm. It became the top trending topic, as people started to join the conversation. 

Bots for Binay?

During the discussion, Rappler noticed that several Twitter accounts with no profile photos were showing support to Binay. It is not clear whether the tweets from “eggs” came from Binay’s camp or if it is an online plot to make him look bad.

Below is a collection of tweets from “egg” accounts that are tweeting the same thing:

twitter-timeline” href=”https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom/timelines/628145622550364160″ data-widget-id=”628147397462364160″>Similar tweets on #SAF44

Saw more than 10 accounts tweeting the exact same message to the #BinaySONA trending hashtag. Bots for Binay? pic.twitter.com/yW9Ssd31vi

— Nile Villa (@nile_villa) August 3, 2015

@rapplerdotcom fav mostly by eggs. pic.twitter.com/J2YzVwcR5X

— Paulelli (@Paulelli) August 3, 2015

Counted 24 accounts tweeting this statement from Binay’s “true SONA.” Could they be “bots for Binay?” #BinaySONA pic.twitter.com/GPsYYPWzWx

— Janessa Villamera (@janessaonair) August 3, 2015

Another set of “bots for Binay”? Thoughts? #BinaySONA pic.twitter.com/8JYNeqSzxM

— Janessa Villamera (@janessaonair) August 3, 2015

What did you think? – Rappler.com