SONA. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives on July 27, 2026.
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President Marcos’ critical minerals policy means tapping more mineral reservations as his administration envisions a robust processing industry
The Philippines has declared all critical mineral projects as national priority to boost its domestic industry in response to global demand for minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt.
Executive Order 122 aims to shift the focus from exporting raw minerals to developing downstream industries for refining and processing, potentially increasing mining land area significantly.
