Rappler published a recap of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City, describing it as his longest and most populist SONA to date. The SONA is a major national event that outlines the administration’s priorities and directly impacts Metro Manila residents through policy announcements on inflation, infrastructure, and social programs. The recap article by Bea Cupin is available on Rappler’s website; the SONA itself took place at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City, but the event was not open to the general public.
Background
The State of the Nation Address is an annual constitutional duty of the Philippine president, delivered before a joint session of Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. Marcos’ fifth SONA focused on populist measures such as rice price caps and healthcare subsidies, reflecting election-year positioning ahead of the 2025 midterms.
Source: Rappler