President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) today on July 22, 2024. Key issues expected to be discussed include the West Philippine Sea, inflation, and the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) controversy. Marcos has been personally finalizing his speech, indicating a hands-on approach to the address (PhilNews) (Manila Standard).
For live coverage, ABS-CBN News will broadcast the SONA on multiple platforms including A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, ALLTV, and online via Kapamilya Online Live and ABS-CBN’s digital platforms. The broadcast will feature in-depth analysis and updates (ABS-CBN).
Recent Pulse Asia surveys show a slight decline in President Marcos’ approval and trust ratings, with approval dropping from 55% in March to 53% in June, and trust from 57% to 52% over the same period (Manila Standard).
