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SONA 2026
SONATOTOO coverage of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address and follow-through reporting from Daily Tribune.
Racket Man
‘Mr. President, please pack all your House allies into a spacecraft and send them up Uranus.’
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Marcos’ populist pivot could strain fiscal stance — analyst
Political analyst Julio Teehankee said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2026 State of the Nation Address reflects a shift toward economic populism, warning…
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F@ck Silica?
It also seems highly suspect why anyone would want to tap the Philippines as a critical partner in such a massive undertaking.
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SoNA come-lately
Quick research shows that Meralco loses about 5.72 percent of the electricity passing through its system, still below the government’s allowable limit of 6.5…
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Marcos' populist pivot could strain fiscal position — analyst
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s shift in rhetoric during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) may pose challenges to his administration's fiscal…
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Immortal pork
One of the more notable omissions in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent State of the Nation Address was a renewed warning against tampering with the…
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Earth to Marcos
A sounding rocket test in Cagayan sounds futuristic, but back on Earth, the Philippines is facing a staggering backlog of over 165,000 classrooms.
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The Clock is Ticking
Because of this ticking clock, Marcos’ national agenda is no longer about what he wants to do, but what Congress is willing to let him do.
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Flood control scam, anti-dynasty bill olats sa SONA 2026
Dismayado ang ilang netizens matapos hindi mabanggit ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ang flood control scam at anti-dynasty bill sa kaniyang…
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So what if SoNA is a fashion show?
The role of fashion at the State of the Nation Address sparks debate as the column argues that Filipiniana, Filipino designers, and local artisans represent…
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Silence means capitulation
What the speech did not do, in any sustained way, was treat crime and drugs as a critical problem requiring a national answer.
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SoNA 2026: Romualdez gambit to space odyssey
For a country whose vast population queues for hours for P20 per kilo subsidized rice, one cannot help but ask if satellites can be eaten.
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Yassi Pressman stuns in P1,000 reworked vintage outfit
The updated design featured intricate hand-sewn floral embellishments and delicate beadwork fashioned from leftover fabric, giving new life to a timeless piece…
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PNP mourns officer run over by truck
A police officer who served a 24-hour security shift during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address died in a tragic road accident,…
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Marcos backs farm push with aid
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is boosting Philippine agriculture with expanded investments, better market access, and direct aid to farmers and fisherfolk,…
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Marcos SONA: Hits, misses, business verdict
Business groups give a mixed but hopeful verdict on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth SONA, praising progress in energy security, investment reforms,…
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