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

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

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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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

By jbarrion

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