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Marcos urged Philippine Congress to prioritize an increase in economic productivity, among others. (Photo: JAM STA ROSA/AFP via Getty Images) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (C) delivers his speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 24, 2023.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday appealed to Congress to support priority legislations including additional tax measures and the reform of the military pension.
Declaring that the current state of the nation is “sound and improving,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. put forward his favorite topics on economic growth, infrastructure, agriculture, health and climate change, as he did so in his previous State of the Nation Address.
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.