President Marcos Jr. prepares for third SONA amid challenges
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) season is underway as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares for his third SONA amidst various challenges.
Issues such as tensions in the West Philippine Sea, inflation affecting Filipinos, and scrutiny over the POGO industry's impact on crime are expected to be highlighted during the address.
Civil society leaders will discuss their expectations from Marcos Jr.'s SONA at a pre-SONA panel hosted by Rappler on Friday, July 19, at 7 pm.
The discussion, moderated by Rappler head of community Pia Ranada, will include an assessment of President Marcos' performance in tackling specific governance issues such as education and wages.
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