Marcos to deliver fifth SONA today

July 26, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address this afternoon at the Batasang Pambansa.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to report on his administration's accomplishments and address issues such as corruption in flood control projects that he promised to tackle last year. Surveys show the public wants to hear about accountability in the scandal and the economy.

The speech is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Quezon City with officials from all branches of government present. Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend as she is expected to return to the country on July 31.

Discussion is also anticipated on the Bangsamoro peace process and inflation at 6.4 percent in June. Senators including JV Ejercito and Loren Legarda expect clear reports on these matters.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X to President Marcos' fifth SONA highlight public expectations for concrete solutions on economy and inflation over past accomplishments, alongside concerns over flood control corruption; analysts and officials predict the address may avoid the scandal while urging accountability and broad viewership.

IS THE GOVERNMENT LISTENING?

Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth SONA, a new survey found that a majority of Filipinos believe the government is out of touch with the daily struggles of ordinary citizens.

Many respondents said they want concrete solutions to… pic.twitter.com/molX2eHclS

— Philstar.com (@PhilstarNews) July 26, 2026

FILIPINOS WANT ‘RECEIPTS,’ NOT JUST A SONA — HONTIVEROS

UPDATE: Sen. Risa Hontiveros said Filipinos expect President Bongbong Marcos’ 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) to provide not just an account of his administration’s accomplishments, but concrete proof of how the… pic.twitter.com/RWR9sjyfqr

— Hannah Ty (@hannaaahty) July 27, 2026

#MediaBytes | Rep. Leila de Lima predicts Pres. Marcos Jr. will avoid the flood control corruption controversy in his fifth SONA to prevent further political fallout.

READ MORE: https://t.co/aOCNMES24E pic.twitter.com/cUKlywOIlL

— MediaBytes (@MediaBytesPH) July 27, 2026

Senator JV Ejercito expects President Marcos to report on the administration’s crackdown on alleged flood control corruption in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 27, 2026, saying the public is waiting for those behind the controversy to be held accountable.… pic.twitter.com/sEtOjvDFTF

— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) July 27, 2026

10. 5th year na ni Pres. Marcos. Penultimate SONA pero wala pa rin siyang big-ticket achievement. He will be known as the president who failed to jail the masterminds of flood control scam if he is unable to do something good and big this year. Reduce tax rates now!

— David Michael San Juan (@dmmsanjuan) July 27, 2026

Sources

• https://www.rappler.com/philippines/ferdinand-marcos-jr-2026-state-nation-address-flood-control/
• https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/07/27/2544807/live-updates-marcos-state-nation-address-2026
• https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2271033/thunderstorms-forecast-in-metro-manila-on-sona-day
• https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/07/27/2545064/marcos-deliver-fifth-sona-today
• https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/07/27/2545017/cayetano-urges-president-marcos-critics-watch-sona
• https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/07/27/2545016/president-marcos-asked-report-flood-mess-economy-peace-process
• https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/analysis-marcos-jr-shrinking-influence-legislative/
• https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-promise-crackdown-flood-control-corruption-year-later/
• https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sona-2026-pivotal-moment-marcos/