Marcos delivers stern fourth SONA, warns on corruption

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Monday, focusing on accomplishments and stern warnings.

Marcos arrived via helicopter around 3:29 p.m., began his speech at 4:06 p.m., and it lasted one hour and 11 minutes.

He warned government officials involved in corruption in flood control projects and ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways to submit a list of all flood control projects initiated or completed over the past three years for public disclosure.

Marcos also threatened to veto any proposed national budget not aligned with his administration's programs, announced an audit and performance review of government projects, and vowed accountability for those found guilty of corruption.

The speech covered topics such as agriculture price manipulation, water supply issues, energy sector problems, and the missing cockfighting aficionados cases.