MANILA, Philippines — Today, July 28, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) as he goes into the second half of his six-year term.
Here we have a running update of stories on his Sona and on events related to it.
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July 28 , 2025 – 02:33 PM
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan hopes that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will tackle the issue of online gambling in his fourth Sona.
July 28 , 2025 – 01:21 PM
The Caritas Philippines has called on President Marcos to make his fourth Sona a commitment “to urgent, just and lasting ecological action.”
July 28 , 2025 – 01:12 PM
Students at the University of the Philippines Diliman gave President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a “failing grade” ahead of his Sona.
July 28 , 2025 – 12:39 PM
Medical cannabis advocates staged a protest on the day of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona).
July 28 , 2025 – 12:32 PM
MANILA, Philippines — Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Southern Tagalog braved rains early Monday morning as they staged a protest ahead of the fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
July 28 , 2025 – 11:26 AM
Not a trace of the red carpet was seen on the lobbies of the North and South Wings of the Batasang Pambansa ahead of the Sona.
July 28 , 2025 – 11:05 AM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s speech for his fourth SONA is expected to run for over an hour, according to the Presidential Communications Office.
July 28 , 2025 – 09:46 AM
Pagasa issued a thunderstorm warning over Metro Manila and four other areas in Luzon on Monday, July 28, the day of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA.
July 28 , 2025 – 09:14 AM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. started his six-year presidency when the Philippines was still reeling from the challenges brought about by “some factors of our own making” and those “that are beyond our control.”
July 28 , 2025 – 09:07 AM
PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said rallies during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth SONA would be allowed, as long as they are conducted within the law.
July 28 , 2025 – 08:56 AM
Several roads in Metro Manila were submerged in floodwaters on Monday, July 28, due to the habagat, according to the MMDA.
July 28 , 2025 – 08:30 AM
Sofronio Vasquez is grateful for the chance to sing the national anthem at President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fourth Sona.
July 28 , 2025 – 08:23 AM
Members of Bayan Southern Tagalog burned two effigies ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday.
July 28 , 2025 – 07:40 AM
Metro Manila is expected to experience rainy weather on Monday, July 28, during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address, according to Pagasa.
July 28 , 2025 – 04:50 AM
As Marcos delivers his fourth Sona, thousands of protesters will be marching on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City to air their grievances.
July 27 , 2025 – 07:37 PM
“That really made me think, was I wrong? Or did they just get used to that sort of process? Our budget does not…”
July 27 , 2025 – 12:29 PM
So what can we expect from this year’s State of the Nation (Sona) red carpet? It’s to see which guests would follow the rules.
July 27 , 2025 – 10:00 AM
Vice President Sara Duterte will skip Marcos’ Sona for the second straight year, saying she does not see any significance in the event.
July 27 , 2025 – 07:44 AM
A low chance of rain is expected in Metro Manila on the morning of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth Sona on Monday, according to Pagasa
July 27 , 2025 – 07:00 AM
At last year’s State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reported a decline in the country’s crime rates.
July 27 , 2025 – 05:36 AM
When President Marcos delivers his Sona tomorrow, Filipinos will be looking for proof that he’s delivered on those he made last year.
July 26 , 2025 – 04:25 PM
The PNP said its security preparations for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) was all set.
July 26 , 2025 – 03:37 PM
Will rallyists be arrested if they burn effigies for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth Sona on Monday? “Well, we will see,” the PNP said.
July 26 , 2025 – 11:56 AM
As President Marcos readies his fourth Sona, thousands are expected to march along Commonwealth Avenue to press the government on key issues.
July 26 , 2025 – 10:42 AM
A liquor ban will be in effect in QC from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Sona.
July 26 , 2025 – 10:35 AM
Classes at all levels in both public and private schools in Quezon City were suspended on Monday, July 28, for Sona
July 25 , 2025 – 11:42 AM
The House scrapped red carpet ceremonies, fashion coverage, and photo ops for this year’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 28
July 25 , 2025 – 10:39 PM
We asked several leaders to weigh in on what they think are the most important tasks that President Marcos must do in his last three years in office.
July 24 , 2025 – 04:52 PM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is once again set to take center stage to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona).
