President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2026, will once again report on the past year’s accomplishments, ongoing efforts, and priorities looking forward.

But these priorities can change, depending on the current political climate and public interest. Some legislation are stalled, diverted, or long forgotten in the gutters.

Which of the past administrations were clear about their legislative priorities and which saw them through actual enactment into law?

Here’s a review of the past and present administrations and their performance in terms of enacted legislation.

What is priority legislation?