Padilla thanks Marcos for Filipino Sona: We ‘hampaslupa’ understood

Sen. Robin Padilla expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for incorporating more Filipino language in his fifth State of the Nation Address, noting it helped Filipinos, especially those in less privileged backgrounds, better grasp the President's plans. This shift in language use underscores a significant step towards making governance more accessible and relatable to the general populace. It highlights an effort to bridge the gap between the political elite and the common man, reflecting a broader cultural shift towards valuing the national language.