MANILA, Philippines – The complete transcript of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) is now available. Often referred to as the “President’s Report to the People,” the full text of the address, delivered on July 22, 2024, can be found on this page. President Marcos spoke before an audience…
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. This event is set to be the “biggest SONA” in history based on the number of confirmed attendees. As he wraps up his second year in office,…
Senator Jinggoy Estrada considers the statements of a former Palace official linking his father, former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, to the alleged agreement involving the removal of BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal as disappointing and completely unacceptable. In an interview on Tuesday, Harry Roque, former spokesperson for former President Rodrigo Duterte, mentioned that the…
The Philippines solidified its stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following President Ferdinand Marcos’ visit to the Czech Republic. This comes after Czech Republic President Petr Pavel expressed support for the Philippines amidst ongoing issues in the West Philippine Sea. During their bilateral meeting, Pavel emphasized the importance of upholding the rules-based order and…
The Philippines extends its deepest condolences to those who lost their family members and loved ones in the attacks carried out by Hamas militants this Saturday in the country of Israel. The Philippines also condemned the attacks, especially against communities and civilians. In the message of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., he said that the Philippines…
The government’s target is to create more than 2 million jobs by 2028, in partnership with the private sector. In the meeting held by the president with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in Malacañang, the issue centered on priority sectors that aim to make the country a global payer along with retraining, rescaling and…
Speaker Martin Romualdez is confident that Filipinos will benefit from the good relationship established by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. during his official visit to Malaysia. Speaker Romualdez was part of the delegation of President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos who were given a State Welcome Ceremony at the Istana Negara (Malaysia’s National Palace)….
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS OF HIS EXCELLENCY FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES [Delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City on July 24, 2023] Vice President Sara Z. Duterte; former presidents Joseph Ejercito Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo; Senate…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will report on the state of the country a year after he assumed office at his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24. The SONA, which is mandated by Art. 7, Sec. 23 of the 1987 Constitution, is delivered before a joint session of the 17th Congress at…
The PNP will implement a gun ban in three areas on the day of the second State of the Nation Address by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. that they will implement the gun ban in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Calabarzon. He said the said step is also based on…