WATCH: Political analyst Jean Franco outlines key issues ahead of Sona

MANILA, Philippines – Political analyst Prof. Jean Franco discusses key issues expected to dominate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), including governance, public expectations and the administration’s priorities in the final two years of its term. In an interview with Inquirer.net’s Neil Mercado and Belle Pechay, Franco outlined the country’s political landscape, the challenges confronting the Marcos administration, and the significance of the president’s policy directions amid growing public calls for action on issues such as corruption, the economy and governance./dp READ: Sona 2026 live updates: President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. Visit our Sona 2026 live coverage to stay updated with the latest #SONA2026 news and stories.