LIVE UPDATES: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, 4 pm, at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. The situation is markedly different from last year, when Marcos’ erstwhile ally, Vice President Sara Duterte, avoided an impeachment trial after the Supreme Court ruled that the complaint against her was unconstitutional as it is barred by the one-year rule. This year, as Marcos delivers his fifth SONA, the impeachment trial against the Vice President is in full swing. Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez, the President’s cousin, is no longer House speaker following his resignation after he was implicated in flood control corruption. Marcos himself had announced a crackdown on those involved in the scandal in his SONA last year. How will Marcos set the tone for the last two years of his presidency? What promises will he declare as fulfilled, and what remains to be done? What will be his new marching order a year since he called for crackdown on flood control corruption? Bookmark and refresh this page for updates, analyses, fact checks, and videos as Marcos delivers his fifth SONA. LATEST UPDATES 30 minutes ago [In the Public Square] SONA: The view from outside Manila 40 minutes ago Ahead of SONA 2026, Marcos urged to focus on youth health Youth advocates and lawmakers ask President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize bills seeking to ultimately curb consumption of alcohol, sweetened drinks, and vapes. Read more. 50 minutes ago Barangay health workers appeal to Marcos: Revive Magna Carta as priority bill Barangay health workers (BHWs) from various cities in Metro Manila submitted an appeal letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, July 21, to reiterate their calls for a Magna Carta ahead of his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Read more