MANILA – Anti-corruption initiatives, economic continuity, and national territorial defense are projected to take center stage as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gets ready to present his penultimate State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 27, 2026.
During a press encounter in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Friday, President Marcos shared that his address is over 90 percent finished, though it remains open to final adjustments.
He said he would discuss the government’s efforts to “navigate this very difficult period” in Philippine history, as the country faces various external challenges, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Other key developments to watch are the government’s response to concerns surrounding the state-funded flood control projects, the country’s economic trajectory following its achievement of upper middle-income status, and continuing efforts to assert Philippine rights and jurisdiction over its maritime territories.
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