news Scmp World 2026-07-27

Marcos Faces Nation at Sona Amidst Corruption Crackdown Hitting Philippine Growth

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confronts a critical juncture in his State of the Nation Address, needing to balance his anti-corruption drive with economic growth. The address opens the final two years of his presidency, with analysts urging tangible results from his investigations.

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