FACT: Pacquiao expresses satisfaction with Marcos post-SONA

An online post reported that former Senator and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao showed his contentment for the performance of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. following the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2026. 

CLAIM:

The post has claimed that Pacquiao is ‘very satisfied’ with Marcos’ work, saying that the president has had many accomplishments. 

“Masipag na Pangulo. Kita nyo kahit anong issue, maraming distraction sa kanyang daan pero hindi siya nagpapatinag,” the post quoted. 

RATING: FACT 

CONCLUSION: 

Pacquiao did praise Marcos after the SONA 2026, particularly on his accomplishments against corruption and on economic growth and development. 

THE FACTS: 

• Pacquiao made the statements mentioned in the post. Such as:
• “Masipag na Pangulo. Kita n’yo kahit anong isyu, maraming distraction sa kanyang daan pero hindi siya nagpapatinag.”

• “For the first time, andaming accomplishment na nagawa ang ating Pangulo. Dapat marunong tayong mag- appreciate. Sa tagal ng panahon, sa kaniyang administrasyon, inumpisahan ang imbestigasyon sa korapsyon at marami nang nakulong.”
• “Very satisfied ako sa performance ng ating Pangulo. Nagtrabaho siya, talagang masipag sa trabaho. Nakita naman natin kahit anong mga issue, hindi niya pinapansin dahil nakafocus lang siya sa trabaho”

THE BOTTOMLINE 

Former Senator Manny Pacquiao has shown his contentment with Marcos’ performance after the SONA 2026.