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‘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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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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RMN Networks broke the news in on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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