SONA 2022
Cutting-edge drones boost PNP's security for SONA
July 21, 2023, 4:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police's (PNP) security preparations for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) got a boost after it received drones from a leisure and casino firm on Friday. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. received the drones from Okada… Read More
Time for PH to tap nuclear power source
July 26, 2022, 8:11 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday he will fully support the plan of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to explore the country’s potentials on nuclear energy as a cheap and reliable source. Marcos said in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday that if the… Read More
DMW digitalization to ease processing of OFW documents
July 26, 2022, 7:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has vowed to cut down the processing time of documents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) via digitalization in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). DMW Secretary Susan Ople said President Ferdinand… Read More
PBBM's maiden SONA impressive, comprehensive: GMA
July 26, 2022, 5:44 pm
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA -- Former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Tuesday said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) was "very impressive" both in its content and delivery, as well as "appropriately comprehensive". “It is… Read More
PH Army supports PBBM's call for mandatory ROTC
July 26, 2022, 5:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday it strongly supports President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s call for legislators to prioritize the passage of a law calling for a mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program for senior high school students. "The PA supports the… Read More
DPWH eyes improved mobility in NCR with more bridges, expressways
July 26, 2022, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The government will build several bridges in Metro Manila to further improve mobility, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Tuesday. Secretary Manuel Bonoan said construction and development in the National Capital Region (NCR) will include “I think, five or six… Read More
DOTr to prioritize upgrade of airports to ‘global standards’
July 26, 2022, 4:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will prioritize the enhancements of various airport projects to “global standards,” Sec. Jaime Bautista said Tuesday. In a statement in response to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on… Read More
Solons tout SONA focus on agriculture, infra, tourism
July 26, 2022, 4:24 pm
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have lauded the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as it presented clear vision of the government's economic recovery plan, which puts a premium on agriculture, infrastructure, health and… Read More
Iloilo City execs elated by PBBM’s plan to revive Panay railways
July 26, 2022, 4:11 pm
#PBBMSONA2022ILOILO CITY – Top officials of this highly urbanized city have expressed optimism after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. laid out his administration’s plans for the next six years in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. “I applaud the positive and… Read More
NegOcc solons support PBBM’s priority legislative measures
July 26, 2022, 4:05 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Lawmakers from Negros Occidental have expressed support for the priority legislative measures laid out by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. This city’s Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya said in a statement on Tuesday he… Read More
DHSUD one with Marcos admin in boosting disaster response ops
July 26, 2022, 2:55 pm
MANILA – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Tuesday said it will continue to improve the government’s Emergency Shelter Assistance Program (ESAP) for calamity victims. As per President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directives, the DHSUD said will strengthen… Read More
Senators say Marcos SONA covers crucial issues
July 26, 2022, 2:08 pm
MANILA – Senators on Tuesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State-of-the-Nation-Address (SONA) tackled the issues they needed to hear. Senator JV Ejercito was pleased that Marcos stayed true his word when they met before the June 30 inauguration of the Chief Executive. "He made an… Read More
DND to follow PBBM guidance to build stronger relationships
July 26, 2022, 1:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) will obey President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s guidance to build stronger relationships with the country's neighbors without yielding Philippine sovereignty and territory, its spokesperson said Tuesday. "We will adhere to the… Read More
Unity crucial in addressing socio-economic woes: Galvez
July 26, 2022, 12:22 pm
MANILA – The people and the government should work together to effectively address socio-economic challenges in the country, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday. The Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity said unity is crucial in protecting the national interest and… Read More
AFP readies inputs to legislations involving national security
July 26, 2022, 11:59 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is more than willing to provide inputs to priority legislations raised by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) related to national security. "The President has articulated his… Read More
Pangasinan solon lauds PBBM support for creative industry
July 26, 2022, 9:05 am
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia commended the special mention of the creative industry in the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday as he called for the passage of the proposed Freelance Workers Protection… Read More
NegOr residents laud PBBM for 'doable' plans, programs
July 25, 2022, 9:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental residents on Monday lauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for laying down a clear direction for the country and its people in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. “I am amazed and proud that President… Read More
Marcos delivers ‘data-driven’ SONA
July 25, 2022, 8:42 pm
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – In an hour-long speech, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a "data-driven" State of the Nation Address (SONA) that laid out his plans for the Philippines for the six years. Marcos' first SONA was one hour and 14 minutes long that tackled the government's agenda on… Read More
Bicolanos optimistic of positive changes under new admin
July 25, 2022, 8:34 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Bicolanos on Monday gave mixed reactions to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s (PBBM) first State of the Nation Address (SONA), with a majority expressing hope for a better life during the next six years under the new administration. In her social media post, Aya Medel, a… Read More
C. Luzon residents see better future with 1st SONA
July 25, 2022, 8:10 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Central Luzon residents are hopeful a better future awaits the nation amid the health and economic challenges as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered on Monday his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasan Complex in Quezon City.… Read More
