Marcos pushes for reinstatement of mandatory ROTC. #MarcosSona2022 pic.twitter.com/5V3ATuudtb
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Marcos: We will stand firm in our independent foreign policy, with the national interest as our primordial guide pic.twitter.com/h1zFllkf96
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Marcos: The Philippines should continue to be a friend to all, an enemy of none. pic.twitter.com/fb7SkZjAc4
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Marcos: It is time to reexamine our strategies towards building nuclear power plants in the Philippines. pic.twitter.com/9Fyj3SIIAF
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Marcos says renewable energy must be pushed, especially solar energy pic.twitter.com/raSVco5A3L
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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
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Marcos: We have missed some great opportunities to develop our rail transport system. pic.twitter.com/ciBEqNII0j
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Marcos: Infra projects necessary component to develop sectors in government. pic.twitter.com/kuReuALFJy
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Marcos to continue and expand Duterte’s infrastructure programs. pic.twitter.com/AglGUSmhdE
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Marcos: National ID will play important part in digital transformation pic.twitter.com/9gbD3CUjVn
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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
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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
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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
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Marcos on education: Classrooms must be safe for teachers, students
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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
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Marcos: Wala na tayong gagawing lockdown pic.twitter.com/7LCPuzKN9E
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ARRIVAL OF PBBMPresident 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
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Zubiri elected Senate President, Romualdez as House SpeakerLegislators from the two chambers of Congress voted on Monday, July 25, 2022, to elect the new Senate President and House Speaker hours before President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address (Sona).Read here for the full story.
19th Congress officially opensIn the Senate, all the 24 senators attended the opening of the session where Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri was elected as the 24th Senate President.At the House of Representatives, Leyte First District Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was elected as the speaker.Read here for the full story.
New Senate Pro TemporeSenator Loren Legarda is formally elected as Senate President Pro Tempore of the 19th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa on Monday, July 25, 2022.
Imee Marcos present at Marcos’ Sona Senator Imee Marcos stuns in a royal blue custom terno top with pants designed by Edgar Buyan during the inaugural session of the 19th Congress on Monday, July 25, 2022.The terno also showcases the Marcoses’ heart for Agriculture.
Rhea Gullas present at Marcos’ SonaCebu First District Congresswoman Rhea Gullas wears a red terno during the opening of the 19th Congress Monday, July 25, 2022.
Zubiri new Senate presidentSenator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri was formally elected as Senate President of the 19th Congress on Monday, July 25, 2022.
VP Sara Duterte wears tribal dress at SonaVice President Sara Duterte wears a tribal dress borrowed from a tribal leader in Davao City during the inaugural session of the 19th Congress on Monday, July 25, 2022. She also took a selfie with her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte.
Sandro Marcos: People will be very happy of pa’s SonaPresidential son Ilocos Norte Representative Sandro Marcos said people will be contented with his father’s first State of the Nation Address and the opening of the 19th Congress on Monday, July 25, 2022.
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles prepares for Marcos’ Sona
Officials arrive at the SenateAs early as 8 a.m., some senators have started arriving at the Senate for the opening of the 1st regular session of the 19th Congress Monday, July 25, 2022.
Sona MenuHere’s the menu that will be served during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first Sona Monday, July 25, 2022.