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Philippines' Marcos pledges relief amid funding concerns and corruption probe

Philippine President Marcos delivered a national address outlining promises of tax cuts and cheaper rice, alongside a commitment to prosecute corrupt officials. However, analysts and critics have raised concerns about the feasibility of funding these pledges, given the nation's ongoing financial pressures and debt burden. The speech touched upon an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption within the Department of Public Works and Highways, with potential cases mentioned against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. AI

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Philippines' Marcos pledges relief amid funding concerns and corruption probe

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

    Philippines’ Marcos uses national address to promise relief, but funding questions loom

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday to promise relief from taxes, electricity charges and high rice prices, while pledging to pursue corruption cases linked to a flood-control scandal that has battered his administr…