President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 27, 2026. | File photo
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Many, including local officials and business communities here in Cebu, welcomed the promises and accomplishments President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. bared in his penultimate State of the Nation Address (Sona).
The challenge now is whether the Marcos administration, with only two years left, can translate these into concrete and impactful results.
“The challenge is not whether these policies sound good. The real question is whether they can be implemented effectively and whether ordinary Filipinos will actually feel the benefits,” said Cebuano economist Fernando “Perry” Fajardo.
Marcos devoted much of his July 27 address to anti-corruption efforts and the economy, proposing a higher income tax exemption threshold, relief for small businesses, power sector reforms, stronger agriculture support, digital transformation initiatives, and continued infrastructure spending.
