‘You Should Be Ashamed’: Marcos Jnr Blasts Corrupt Officials in Annual Address
PHILIPPINES, JUL 28 – President Marcos Jr. pledged to tackle corruption in flood-control projects and advance electrification for 4 million households while emphasizing peace and order amid public skepticism.
- Monday's protest action in Mendiola, Manila, was held in conjunction with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City, drawing various groups.
- Despite political headwinds, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced challenges from a bruising May midterm election and a stalled impeachment trial against Vice-President Sara Duterte.
- Breaking from prior addresses, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged to provide free dialysis at state-run health centres and pay teachers’ unpaid overtime salaries.
- He closed his speech by warning lawmakers against tampering with the 6.793 trillion peso budget for fiscal year 2026.
- Dr Arugay said the upcoming appointment could serve as a 'litmus' test, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to appoint a new Ombudsman in the near future.
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President Marcos Delivers Fourth SONA Amid Political Divisions and Economic Promises - Asian Journal News
Photo from Philippine Infomation Agency President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address focusing on infrastructure progress, economic recovery, and defense, while key Duterte allies and senators were notably absent amid political tensions. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, 2025, before a…
PSEi continues slide; investors take cue from SONA
MANILA, Philippines – Investors were mostly cautious on Monday as they braced for President Marcos’ fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) and his proposed programs, while the weaker currency also weighed on overall sentiment. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) had lost 0.52 percent, or 33.43 points, to end
Marcos skips e-gaming, tariffs in SONA - BusinessWorld Online
By Norman P. Aquino, Special Reports Editor PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, notably omitting two controversial issues facing his administration: the proposed ban on online gambling and US tariff increases that threaten growth. While the President spoke at length about economic growth, food security, energy reforms, and social services, he was silent on legislation s…
Sans red carpet, SONA ladies favor whites, ecrus
IN response to the call for a toned-down State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday — to show sensitivity to the continuing onslaught of typhoons and unending monsoon rains — the halls of the Senate and Batasang Pambansa were awash in subdued colors.A majority of the women chose to attend the full day of activities in white, fittingly a color that symbolizes unity, or ecru, the natural shade of most indigenous Filipino fabrics.Save for a few w…
MANILA (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his annual State of the Nation address that the country has become more confident and better prepared to defend its sovereignty, citing strengthened security alliances…
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