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Marcos Jnr faces economic slowdown amid Philippine corruption crackdown

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is entering the final two years of his term facing significant challenges. His administration must demonstrate progress in its anti-corruption efforts, particularly concerning a scandal involving billions of pesos in flood-control projects, while simultaneously mitigating the negative impact on the nation's economic growth and addressing rising hunger. Analysts emphasize the need for Marcos to balance these competing priorities to secure tangible results and deliver economic benefits to the Filipino people. AI

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Marcos Jnr faces economic slowdown amid Philippine corruption crackdown

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    Marcos faces nation at Sona as corruption crackdown hits Philippine growth

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr heads into Monday’s State of the Nation Address facing a legacy-defining question: can he balance his anti-corruption drive with sustaining economic growth and the needs of ordinary Filipinos? The address, known locally as the Sona, opens…