As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), recent surveys suggest that many Filipinos are looking for concrete solutions to the country's most pressing challenges rather than a summary of the administration's accomplishments.
Key Points
- A Pulse Asia nationwide survey found that creating more jobs, strengthening the fight against corruption, and addressing the rising cost of living are among the public's top priorities for the President to discuss.
- In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) in 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged to intensify the government's anti-corruption campaign, including investigations into alleged ghost and substandard flood control projects and holding those responsible accountable.
- Various Filipino organisations in Australia held the SONA ng Bayan 2026: The State of Filipinos Abroad as an alternative gathering aimed at giving Filipinos overseas a platform to voice their views on governance, accountability, and other issues affecting their lives.
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