Marcos Delivers 2026 State of the Nation Address, Highlights Reforms and Achievements
President Marcos delivered his 2026 State of the Nation Address, focusing on flood scandal, tax, and power reforms, while also highlighting achievements like zero-balance billing for patients and plans for a space rocket launch. The event saw nearly 3,000 police deployed for security and protests regarding labor reforms and arrests.
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Marcos Needs State of the Nation to Revive Philippine Economy, Presidency
A year ago, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s annual address to Congress shocked the nation with revelations of billions of dollars of graft involving flood-control schemes. The disclosure triggered an economic slump as projects slowed and consumers and businesses cut spending.
By Ditas B Lopez and Neil Jerome Morales
Read full article →Marcos faces nation at Sona as corruption crackdown hits Philippine growth
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr heads into Monday’s State of the Nation Address facing a legacy-defining question: can he balance his anti-corruption drive with sustaining economic growth and the needs of ordinary Filipinos? The address, known locally as the Sona, opens the final two years of Marcos’ presidency. Analysts say his administration must show tangible results from its investigation into the alleged billions of pesos in discrepancies relating to flood-control projects whil...
By Raissa Robles
Read full article →Marcos fights to revive economy and presidency after graft debacle
The public's trust in Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is at a record low despite efforts to cushion consumers from the impact of the Iran war.
Read full article →FULL TEXT: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA 2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his fifth State of the Nation Address, announces that his cousin and former House speaker Martin Romualdez will soon face cases in court
By Rappler.com
Read full article →Marcos’ 2026 Sona: Flood scandal, tax, power reforms take center stage
MANILA, Philippines — In his penultimate State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. touted his administration’s accomplishments and laid out new commitments, highlighting updates on the flood control scandal and proposed amendments to policies involving tax and electricity. Based on INQUIRER’s time count, the 2026 address lasted for one hour and 26
By jvicente
Read full article →Romualdez on cases cited at SONA: Painful, but right thing must be done
Martin Romualdez responds to looming cases announced at President Marcos Jr's SONA.
By Renalyn Ramirez
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