LIVE UPDATES: Bongbong Marcos' 1st State of the Nation Address

MANILA. President Ferdinand "Bongbong Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (Sona) at the Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City on Monday, July 25, 2022. (Presidential Communications/File)

PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (Sona) at the Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City on Monday, July 25, 2022.

The President is expected to mention his priority bills and programs for his administration. Critics are also looking forward to hearing his Covid-19 pandemic response and his plans for economic recovery.

Senators and the members of the House of Representatives will convene for a joint session at the House of Representatives at 4 p.m.

Below are updates from the Sona

Marcos pushes for reinstatement of mandatory ROTC. #MarcosSona2022 pic.twitter.com/5V3ATuudtb
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: We will stand firm in our independent foreign policy, with the national interest as our primordial guide pic.twitter.com/h1zFllkf96
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: The Philippines should continue to be a friend to all, an enemy of none. pic.twitter.com/fb7SkZjAc4
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Magtatayo ng dagdag health center at ospital. Beyond the issues that the pandemic has brought, the need for stronger health care system is self-evident. We must bring medical services to the people and not wait for them ti come to our hospitals and healthcare centers. pic.twitter.com/W6ZqpfIyev
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: To boost our tourism industry, we will first and foremost, make basic developments, such as road improvements for easier access to tourism spots. We will also upgrade our airports and create more international airports to help de-congest the bottleneck in the Manila
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Tourism is not only an important economic development tool but the abundance of opportunities that the sectors creates in terms of regular employment and even job creation the grassroots level is undeniable
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: They say, each brand has its own story. As for the Filipino brand, ours is deeply rooted in our rich cultural heritage and the tourism sector place and invaluable role in the promotion of the Filipino brand.
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos on disasters caused by climate change: Investment in our science and technology is imperative pic.twitter.com/3BQOJ7D6Y5
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: It is time to reexamine our strategies towards building nuclear power plants in the Philippines. pic.twitter.com/9Fyj3SIIAF
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos says renewable energy must be pushed, especially solar energy pic.twitter.com/raSVco5A3L
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos on PH's transportation system: My order to the Department of Transportation or DOTr is really very simple: full speed ahead. pic.twitter.com/SwQENieuO0
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos on energy: We must build new power plants pic.twitter.com/R2fdQkDePD
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: We have missed some great opportunities to develop our rail transport system. pic.twitter.com/ciBEqNII0j
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Infra projects necessary component to develop sectors in government. pic.twitter.com/kuReuALFJy
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos to continue and expand Duterte's infrastructure programs. pic.twitter.com/AglGUSmhdE
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: National ID will play important part in digital transformation pic.twitter.com/9gbD3CUjVn
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

In his State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that there will no longer be lockdowns in his term to combat Covid-19. | via JGS pic.twitter.com/rAQKqaW3Rz
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos on need for more hospitals: Maliwanag na hindi lamang dapat dito sa National Capital Region kung hindi maging sa ibang parte ng bansa kailangan magdagdag ng ganitong uri ng pagamutan. pic.twitter.com/a96t0kss1x
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: In the education sector, I believe it is time for our children to return to full face-to-face classes once again. pic.twitter.com/u48oVVewnY
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos says Covid-19 booster shots should be encouraged, asks DOH for another round of booster rollout. pic.twitter.com/6ZkpRUa9y8
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos on education: Classrooms must be safe for teachers, students
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Growth and employment will be in the agricultural sector...with regards to food supply, we are confronted by two-pronged problem that will hit us in the short term. pic.twitter.com/vEB5MMStCo
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: I intend to issue an executive order to impose a one-year moratorium on the payment of the land amortization and interest payments of farmers pic.twitter.com/sfZr01tY5e
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Productivity enhancement will be promoted, our country must become an investment destination. Capitalizing on the corporate recovery and tax incentives for enterprises pic.twitter.com/6lJc4YnBGk
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Wala na tayong gagawing lockdown pic.twitter.com/7LCPuzKN9E
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Law on violence against women and children should be strenthened. pic.twitter.com/0VShwljt1q
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos; Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) should be strengthened.
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos to institutionalize creative industry

"Kailangan natin protektahan sila," Marcos says of Filipino creatives. pic.twitter.com/IvC3mT2uJm
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos highlights updating country's airports to boost tourism pic.twitter.com/Rbbbnrauza
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: We need a new breed of farmers equipped in tech and science, resilience amid climate change pic.twitter.com/QONcOMRnEl
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Productivity-enhancing investments will be promoted pic.twitter.com/1YnnSO6tdn
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Agrarian reform must be continued pic.twitter.com/aq2IjmBY9W
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Productivity enhancement will be promoted, our country must become an investment destination... Capitalizing on the corporate recovery and tax incentives for enterprises. pic.twitter.com/t4zf1MfyNJ
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Research for new technologies for agriculture will be pushed pic.twitter.com/iwXv5ZzTKL
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos on Agriculture: Magbibigay tayo ng pangutang, ayuda para sa mga benepisyaro pic.twitter.com/wQHQ6J1SSg
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: In terms of the economy we will implement a sound fiscal management, tax administration reforms will be in place to increase revenue collection, expenditure priorities will be realigned and spending efficiency will be improved to immediately address the economic scarring pic.twitter.com/gFFoJzO79x
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos elaborates on economic policy, fiscal program and tax reform #MarcosSona2022 pic.twitter.com/ROVHhy0Z9O
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos: Tax system should be adjusted to catch up with digital economy #MarcosSona2022 pic.twitter.com/2nDTwvhne9
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

Marcos Jr. begins to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (Sona) at Batasang Pambansa on Monday, July 25, 2022. (Screenshot from RTVM) pic.twitter.com/3DPUfGcpQI
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

The joint session has been called to order by new Senate President Migz Zubiri and new House Speaker Martin Romualdez at President Marcos' first Sona at the Batasang Pambansa July 25, 2022. (Screenshot from RTVM) pic.twitter.com/W2GmivcmkZ
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. enters the Plenary Hall of the Batasang Pambansa to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 25, 2022. (Screenshot from RTVM) pic.twitter.com/7hUWlNn09e
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos poses for a photo opportunity with some members of the Senate and Congress, as well as his family minutes before his first State of the Nation Address (Sona) at the Batasang Pambansa July 25, 2022. (Screenshot from RTVM) pic.twitter.com/QDUPsCM6CI
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

ARRIVAL OF PBBM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrives at the Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City, for his first State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 25, 2022. (Screenshot photo from RTVM)#AllYouNeedToKnow #MarcosSONA2022 pic.twitter.com/cOGvX95V8Z
— SunStar Philippines (@sunstaronline) July 25, 2022

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