Newly elected President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today July 25, at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City, Philippines – the first in his six-year term in office.
The one hour and 14 minutes long speech tackled the government’s agenda on economic recovery, Covid-19 pandemic response, resumption of face-to-face classes, as well as the legislative priorities for his administration. His notably most applauded statements in his speech were about bringing the much-needed health facilities beyond Manila, and not surrendering even a square inch of the country’s territory, referring to Manila’s ongoing territorial dispute with other lstates over the South China Sea.
Marcos also focused on the theme of continuity, as he vowed to continue his predecessor former President Rodrigo Duterte’s ambitious “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program.
Over 1,300 guests graced the event which included lawmakers, Cabinet officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and other s.
Consistent with his wish for a simple SONA, his guests wore Filipiniana and barong that would reflect the Philippines’ rich culture, heritage and tradition.
(PHOTO AND NEWS SOURCE: Philppine News Agency)
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