Marcos' SONA 2026: A Deep Dive into Accomplishments and Challenges

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will present his administration’s accomplishments, plans, and priorities in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. The address comes at a critical time for the government, set against the backdrop of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, investigations into the multi-billion flood control corruption scandal, and the House’s push for an anti-political dynasty law. The speech and the opening of the regular session of Congress are scheduled to begin at 4 pm Manila time. Rappler’s team is on the ground at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City to bring you a front-row seat as the address happens. Here’s how you can Rappler’s special coverage to stay on top of the news: 1. Join the Philippine Politics chat room Get notifications, real-time updates, and discuss the latest developments with Rappler reporters and our community directly on the Rappler app, available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. 2. Subscribe to Rappler’s YouTube channel Rappler’s special SONA 2026 panel hosted by our community head Pia Ranada brings you insights, context, fact checks, and the latest updates as the event unfolds. Watch Rappler’s special coverage here. 3. Bookmark the SONA 2026 live updates page Stay updated on our comprehensive coverage featuring breaking news, real-time fact checks, in-depth reports, and analyses on key developments. You may also bookmark our topic page here. 4. Subscribe to Rappler’s newsletters Be a Rappler registered user for free and receive updates straight to your inbox. Support independent journalism Providing complete and on-ground coverage of the country’s biggest political events requires significant resources. You can make a contribution to our investigative fund or be a Rappler+ member to support the work that we do. – Rappler.com