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In a move to foster economic growth and development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unveiled the government’s plans to enhance the nation's infrastructure and connectivity during the second State of the Nation Address (SONA).

At the top of the short list of priority legislation that Marcos mentioned in his second SONA were related to the country's Medium-Term Fiscal Framework, including measures on taxes.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged the public to conserve water in preparation for the impact of the El Niño phenomenon as he bared the government's preparedness during his second State of the Nation Address.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday kept his lips sealed on the Philippines’ claim over the West Philippine Sea. 

“In order to repay the sacrifices made by our health workers in private and public hospitals during the pandemic, their COVID-19 health emergency allowances and other pending benefits will be distributed to them,” Marcos said in his second State of the Nation Address. 

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. touted the upskilling of Filipino seafarers in his second State of the Nation Address to keep up with the global shipping industry’s green transition—this while the need to train on handling alternative fuels remains a challenge.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday said that the efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties through his foreign trips had generated P3.9 trillion in investment pledges. 

The state weather bureau on Monday afternoon reported that Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) steadily intensified as it moves north northwestward at 10 kilometers per hour.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday called on Congress to work on an updated “government procurement law” and “government auditing code”.

One year ago today, I stood here before you, setting forth the plans that we have to improve our economy, bring jobs to our people, improve the ease of doing business, recalibrate our educational system to adapt to the new economy, lower and rationalize energy costs, boost agricultural production, enhance healthcare, and continue social programs for the poor and the vulnerable. 

The Quezon City government has reported the public’s concerns about the police force having a videoke session while protesters conduct a rally in Commonwealth Avenue to the Philippine National Police, hours before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.

A female supporter of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was seen delaying the jeepney strike of transport group Manibela on Monday by blocking the path of several jeepneys conducting a noise barrage along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s second State of the Nation Address is expected to last for one hour and 25 minutes.

Duterte courted controversy throughout his term for masterminding a violent campaign against illegal drugs and his pro-China posturing, among others.

PAGASA said the country’s fifth cyclone may continue to intensify and reach super typhoon category by late Tuesday and early Wednesday. 

All protocols against COVID-19 are now dropped across all public transportation systems in the Philippines, making face masks in all railways, public utility vehicles, airports "optional" after three more than years.

Also included in Zubiri's speech were bills for a waste-to-energy framework that he said will help solve the country's problems with solid waste and with energy supply. 

In a speech embellished with familiar calls for political unity and collaboration, House Speaker Martin Romualdez opened the second session of the 19th Congress vowing to swiftly pass the Marcos administration’s remaining priority measures. 

The Manila International Airport Authority advised the public of flight cancelations due to unfavorable weather conditions brought about by Typhoon “Egay.”

 All eyes and ears are on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he is set to deliver his second State of the Nation Address on Monday.