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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his penultimate State of the Nation Address to Congress, focusing heavily on his administration's anti-corruption campaign. He also addressed ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, asserting that Filipinos 'do not yield' in the face of external pressures. The speech, reported by The Business Times Singapore, highlights the president's domestic policy priorities and his firm stance on territorial disputes ahead of his scheduled departure from office in 2028.
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Publication Date: 2026-07-27 11:39:56
Philippines' Marcos Puts Anti-Graft Campaign at Centre of Address to Congress
He also alludes to ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, declaring that Filipinos “do not yield”
Published: Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 07:39 PM
[MANILA] Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. placed his anti-corruption campaign at the forefront of his address to Congress, while also referencing ongoing tensions in the South China Sea.
- This is Marcos’ penultimate address to Congress before stepping down as president in 2028. (Photo: EPA)
In his speech, Marcos declared that Filipinos “do not yield,” alluding to the country's stance in the South China Sea disputes.
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Philippines' Marcos prioritizes anti-graft campaign in Congress address, alludes to South China Sea tensions