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Senators laud Marcos’ Sona pronouncements
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, receiving two standing ovations and 125 rounds of applause.
During his address at the Batasang Pambansa Complex, Marcos declared the country's rights over the West Philippine Sea, stating emphatically, "The Philippines cannot yield. The Philippines cannot waver."
He stressed that the West Philippine Sea is rightfully ours and will remain so as long as the spirit of the Philippines lives on.
Another significant announcement during the SONA was the ban on the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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