WATCH: Marcos arrives by helicopter at Batasan for SONA 2026

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July 27, 2026 | 3:50pm

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has arrived at the Batasang Pambansa by helicopter on Monday, July 27 about half an hour ahead of his scheduled fifth State of the Nation Address.

The president he is expected to report on his administration’s accomplishments and priorities.

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