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Marcos Jr. to Deliver Final SONA Amidst Corruption Allegations and Political Tensions
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27. Unlike last year, the Vice President's impeachment trial is ongoing, and the House Speaker has resigned, casting a shadow of political tension and corruption allegations over the administration. Attention is on how the President will set the direction for the remaining two years of his term.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, at 4 PM, at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. The situation this year marks a significant departure from last year. While in 2023, then-ally Vice President Sara Duterte avoided an impeachment trial after the Supreme Court ruled the complaint against her unconstitutional due to a one-year bar. This year, the impeachment trial against the Vice President is in full swing. Furthermore, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the President's cousin, has resigned after being implicated in flood control corruption. Marcos himself had announced a crackdown on those involved in the scandal during his SONA last year. The address will be crucial in setting the tone for the final two years of Marcos' presidency. Key questions include which promises he will declare fulfilled, what remains to be done, and what new directives he will issue a year after calling for a crackdown on flood control corruption. Bookmark and refresh this page for updates, analyses, fact checks, and videos as Marcos delivers his fifth SONA. Information Source: Rappler Philippines
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