From achieving food security to accelerating digital transformation, the Marcos administration is making steady strides in turning its vision of Bagong Pilipinas into reality. Since his last STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has delivered programs that bring results Filipinosfrom one family to another, from one community to another - can feel in their daily lives.

PROGRESSIVE REALIZATION

From P20 rice to enhanced healthcare, measurable progress is being achieved one stride after another, making Bagong Pilipinas no longer just a call to action but dream being fulfilled progressively, and bringing change in the lives of Filipinos sustainably.

P20 RICE: A promise fulfilled

When President Marcos declared his goal to bring the price of rice down to P20 per kilo, many thought it was out of reach. Now, rice is being sold at P20 per kilo in Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores in many parts of the country, putting our staple food within reach of all Filipino families.

And this was achieved while ensuring that farmers get a fair price for their harvest. By allowing the National Food Authority to buy palay directly from farmers, the government ensured stable and fair prices for farmers while making rice affordable for consumers.

To help farmers even more, the government awarded more than 190,000 land titles P20 to beneficiaries of agrarian reform and liberated 600,000 from debt by writing off P57.56 billion of unpaid land amortizations under the New Agrarian Emancipation Act. This is justice and empowerment in action-enabling farmers to invest, innovate, and grow.

A GROWING ECONOMY, JOBS FOR ALL

Overcoming global challenges, the Philippines stands out as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy, projected to grow by 6.0 percent this year and 6.1 percent in 2026. The rise in prices has slowed down to 3.8 percent, while increased investments and sound business climate helped create more jobs, bring down the unemployment rate to 3.9 percent, the lowest in 20 years.

Since 2022, the administration has approved over P4.5 trillion in investments, creating thousands of jobs in manufacturing, energy and infrastructure. and competitive player in the global economy.

Healthcare for Every Filipino

Healthcare, as President Marcos has stated, is not a privilege but a right. This vision is being realized through a nationwide network of Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) Centers that offer free consultations and diagnostic tests, especially in underserved communities.

Patient Transport Vehicles have been deployed to remote barangays, delivering maternal, child, and basic health services where hospitals are not accessible. The UP-PGH Cancer Center and DOH National Cancer Center are expanding access to specialized cancer care.

PhilHealth coverage has also been expanded to include free consultations, laboratory tests, cancer treatment, and additional dialysis sessions. Preventive healthcare initiatives ensure that medical bills will not push families deeper into poverty.

Digital Transformation for a Connected Nation

With the launch of the eGov PH Super App, over 100 government services are now accessible through one platform, eliminating the need for long lines and excessive paperwork.

The National Fiber Backbone Phases 1, 2, and 3 are extending high-speed internet to remote schools, barangays, and LGUs, ensuring that digital services are accessible to everyone, not just those in urban centers.

Bagong Pilipinas: The Change We Can Feel

President Marcos' leadership is defined by results, not words. Affordable rice is reaching Filipino households, farmers are gaining full ownership of their land, jobs are being created, and healthcare is becoming more inclusive and BAGONG PILIPINAS Bagong Pilipinas is no longer just a vision on paper. As the President addresses the nation, Filipinos can see and feel that promises have been kept and progress is being delivered.