With his State of the Nation Address (SONA) just three days away, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to face calls from Filipinos to address corruption, particularly the investigation and accountability of those involved in the flood control projects scandal, a Pulse Asia survey released on...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chorale will perform the Philippine national anthem during President Marcos ' penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, Malacañang announced, as the administration prepares for what it described as a simple but dignified...
Classes at all levels in both public and private schools in Manila will be suspended on Monday, July 27, in line with the fifth State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Authorities said the suspension is also meant to ease heavy traffic and prepare for possible rallies in...
President Marcos is personally writing his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), with the speech now nearly complete and undergoing final review ahead of its delivery on Monday, Malacañang said Thursday, July 23. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
The Quezon City government has declared a citywide suspension of classes at all levels in public and private schools on Monday, July 27, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Under Executive Order No. 23, series of 2026, signed by Mayor Ma....
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) will establish a Multi‑Agency Coordinating Center (MACC) and deploy personnel in key areas as part of its security preparations for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27. The MACC, located at the QCPD...
As maximum tolerance is assured for the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Philippine National Police (PNP) is asking protest organizers to reciprocate by implementing measures to avoid unnecessary confrontation and ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the rallies. For PNP chief Gen....
Respect the people 's right to freedom of expression while remaining firm against violence during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos next week, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto told law enforcement authorities. Recto made the directive during a meeting with the security...
The House of Representatives is ready to hold President Marcos 's fifth and penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. House Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III made this declaration after joining officials in a final run-through and inspection...
Starting Thursday afternoon, July 24, police forces in Metro Manila will be on full alert status as part of the security measures for President Marcos’ 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA). NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin said the declaration of full alert, which means all policemen and...
Days before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA), the country’s top advocacy group representing foreign investors is pushing for the passage of 12 major reforms to boost the country’s investment appeal. In a letter to Marcos dated July 21,...
The Senate impeachment court will suspend the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 27 and 28 to give way to President Marcos Jr. 's State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the minority 's contra-SONA. Wrapping up the trial on Tuesday, July 21, Presiding officer Francis "Chiz"...
