The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed 300 security personnel, including 10 K9-Explosive Ordnance Disposal (K9-EOD) teams, across Metro Manila on Monday, July 27, to strengthen security for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos Jr. Unlike previous deployments focused on...
President Marcos ' speech for his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) will last for more than an hour, a Palace official said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President 's speech will take 1 hour and 20 minutes. Aside from the expected...
Hours before President Marcos’ 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has not monitored any serious threat that could disrupt the annual event and stressed its readiness to respond to any eventuality. Police forces in Metro Manila have been on full...
Police blocked about 100 protesters along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila early Monday, July 27, containing one of the first demonstrations ahead of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). The protest began at around 7:08 a.m. near Isetann along C.M....
President Marcos lauded the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) for its contributions to nation-building as the religious organization marked its 112th anniversary, describing it as a steadfast institution that has helped strengthen communities through faith, discipline, and a shared sense of responsibility....
In every lengthy State of the Nation Address (SONA), which typically lasts an hour or more, it is the most pressing issues or the most controversial portions that tend to linger in the public 's memory until the next address is delivered. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's past four...
A congressman from a province that directly faces the West Philippine Sea (WPS) says it would be a great "morale boost" for Filipinos to hear President Marcos reiterate the government 's commitment to protecting the country’s sovereignty in his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Zambales...
The Police Regional Office Cordillera and Calabarzon deployed 1,036 and 339 policemen, respectively, to secure President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) in Quezon City on Monday, July 27. Police Brig. Gen. Ericson Dilag, PRO-Cordillera chief, said that they...
Almost a year after President Marcos publicly exposed alleged corruption in flood-control projects during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), the government’s anti-graft campaign has led to the filing of criminal cases against high-profile politicians and the detention of two former...
President Marcos was making final preparations for his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Sunday, July 26. The President released a 23-second clip on Sunday night, showing him rehearsing his fifth public address to be delivered on Monday, July 27. The Presidential Communications Office...
The Senate will open the Second Regular Session of Congress on Monday, June 27 with the timely passage of the 2027 national budget in mind. Since the Upper Chamber will still continue holding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte while the Senate is in session, Senate President...
As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted its accomplishments in the government 's continuing fight against hunger and poverty, investment in human capital, protection of...
