Filipinos Prioritize Corruption Fight for Marcos Jr.'s Upcoming SONA

Surveys indicate that Filipinos consider the fight against corruption to be the top issue for President Marcos Jr.'s upcoming fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Marcos Jr. has teased a new chapter in the corruption fight, with inflation, jobs, and the West Philippine Sea also key concerns.

24 Jul, 16:00 — 25 Jul, 05:48

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Why this matters

The State of the Nation Address is a crucial annual event where the President outlines the government's agenda and reports on the state of the country. Public sentiment regarding key issues like corruption, inflation, and employment directly influences the administration's priorities and public perception of its performance.

Key entitiesFerdinand Marcos Jr.Pulse Asia Malacañang

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What sources agree on

Filipinos want President Marcos Jr. to address corruption in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA)
The SONA is President Marcos Jr.'s fifth
The Pulse Asia survey identified anti-corruption as a top concern

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Almost one in every three Filipinos wants President Marcos to discuss anti-corruption initiatives in his fifth SONA.

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The Pulse Asia survey is new.

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Other key issues besides corruption that Filipinos want addressed, such as inflation, jobs, and the West Philippine Sea

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Malacañang's description of the upcoming SONA as 'simple, but dignified'

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The coverage leans slightly center-left, with Inquirer providing a broader critical perspective on national issues, while Philstar focuses more neutrally on survey results.

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Marcos teases new chapter in corruption fight

“Abangan ang susunod na kabanata” (Wait till the next episode)—as the popular saying goes. This was President Marcos’ cryptic response on Friday when asked if he would again tackle corruption issues in his penultimate State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, as he did in his Sona last year. In his 2025 presidential address,

By NewsPublish

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philstarMostly Factual13h ago

Filipinos want Marcos Jr. to tackle corruption in SONA – Pulse Asia

Almost one in every three Filipinos wants President Marcos to discuss anti-corruption initiatives in his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday, according to a new survey by Pulse Asia.

By Janvic Mateo

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First report: philstar · 24 Jul, 16:00|Full coverage: 2 · 14h|Window: 14h

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Filipinos want Marcos Jr. to tackle corruption in SONA – Pulse Asia

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Filipinos Prioritize Corruption Fight for Marcos Jr.'s Upcoming SONA

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Marcos teases new chapter in corruption fight

Filipinos want Marcos Jr. to tackle corruption in SONA – Pulse Asia

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Filipinos want Marcos Jr. to tackle corruption in SONA – Pulse Asia

Marcos teases new chapter in corruption fight

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