Sona 2026 Live Updates: President Marcos' State of the Nation Address
The address follows a 23-second rehearsal clip and comes amid corruption probes and a ban on unlawful Philippine offshore gaming operators, officials said.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City at 4 p.m.
- Organizers kept this year's event simple, removing the red carpet at the North Wing as Filipinos demanded concrete solutions to corruption, food prices, and job opportunities.
- Multi-Sectoral groups marched along Commonwealth Avenue to protest ahead of the address, while Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. vowed maximum tolerance for the demonstrations.
- Authorities debunked circulating Facebook misinformation that claimed Malacañang declared nationwide class suspensions, clarifying that only specific local government units issued localized cancellations.
- With only two years remaining in his term, Marcos faces ongoing political scrutiny, including Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial and her absence from the proceedings.
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Sona 2026 Live Updates: President Marcos' State of the Nation Address
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 27, outlining his administration’s achievements and priorities for the remaining two years of his term amid growing public demand for stronger action against corruption, lower food prices, and more job opportunities. The President’s speech comes a year after his widely noted “Mahiya naman kayo!” warning against corr…
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