President Marcos Delivers Fifth State of the Nation Address Amid Public Scrutiny
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a joint session of Congress, outlining his administration's priorities and achievements. The address came as public approval ratings for Marcos and Vice President Duterte declined, with corruption and food prices identified as top concerns by citizens.
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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.
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Read full article →WATCH: What to expect from President Marcos’ fifth Sona
MANILA, Philippines – As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, Inquirer.net’s Malacañang reporter Luisa Cabato provides the latest updates from the Palace, including the administration’s preparations and what is expected to be highlighted in the President’s speech. /dp WATCH: Expert weighs in on key
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Read full article →Marcos to deliver fifth SONA today
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 27.
By Ian Laqui
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