By combining a public shaming with a sweeping promise of prosecution, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered one of the most scathing moments of his presidency during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), warning that corrupt officials and their private sector collaborators behind failed or fake flood control projects will be criminally charged. “Makakasuhan […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stood before Congress for his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) with a clear and urgent message to the world: “The Philippines is ready. Invest in the Filipino.” The line, delivered in English and emphasized in both tone and timing, was more than a slogan. It served as the thematic […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Monday, marking the midpoint of his six-year term. As the administration moves into its latter half, expectations remain high—but so do the questions surrounding transparency, political cohesion, and whether his leadership is delivering progress or entrenching power. Elected on a […]

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Tuesday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize 20 key legislative measures in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), highlighting reforms aimed at digital transformation, infrastructure planning, and regulatory modernization to boost the country’s global competitiveness. In a formal communication sent to Malacañang ahead […]

It opened with familiar rhetoric — and ended with a war on vice. But the most consequential line in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) wasn’t about inflation, infrastructure, or geopolitics. It was a blunt, unexpected decree: “Effective today, all POGOs are banned.” The room erupted. “BBM, BBM, BBM,” chanted […]