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Long SONA Short: 4 key issues Marcos tackled

July 28, 2026 | 8:30am

From his sharp opening remarks to his biggest policy demands, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address laid out the priorities he wants government to confront next. Here are four key takeaways from the speech.

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FULL TEXT: Marcos' 2026 State of the Nation Address

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STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

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