On Monday, July 27, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fifth and final State of the Nation Address from the Batasang Pambansa podium. Here are the 10 moments that made every Pinoy sit up and listen.
1. “Hindi ako pangulo ng aking pamilya. Hindi ako pangulo ng aking kaibigan. Ako ay pangulo ng Pilipinas.”
The President opened with a clear warning: “Hindi ako pangulo ng aking pamilya. Hindi ako pangulo ng aking kaibigan. Ako ay pangulo ng Pilipinas at ang tungkulin ko ay sa inyo ang aking mga kapwa Pilipino.” Then came the numbers: “Halos 5 bilyong puso ang nabawi frozen at napreserbang mga pera” — ₱5.8 billion recovered from corrupt contractors, high-ranking officials, and lawmakers. “Lahat ng mababawi mula sa mga sangkot na tiwali ay agad ibabalik sa kaban ng bayan.” For every “kabayan” who suffered from flooded streets, that money is now going to transportation, agriculture, and OFW assistance.
2. “100,000 scholars, 1 presidential scholar per barangay”
Marcos announced ₱1 billion for 100,000 students, calling it “ang ating presidential scholar”. One for every barangay — that’s a direct hit to the education promise every parent has been waiting for.
3. “81% placement rate in TVET”
The President boasted that 81% of TVET graduates are placed — proof that skills training is no longer just talk. The “bagong Pilipinas Fair” hired 1 senior graduate on the spot.
4. “Peso to P1.3M, EV tariffs cut until 2028”
Marcos promised EVs would get tariff cuts until 2028, making a ₱1.3M electric car affordable. “Sa 2040, kalahati ng mga sasakiyang natin ay even na.”
5. “50% discount sa LRT, MRT”
Every day, millions ride transit with 50% off. Students, seniors, and OFWs get 40%. The math is simple: less pain, more ride.
6. “7 therapy sessions, HIV treatment covered”
PhilHealth now covers 7 therapy sessions and HIV treatment. For families who can’t afford the bills, that’s a lifeline.
7. “15 hubs, 76 spokes, 919 last-mile facilities”
Marcos unveiled a nationwide disaster response network — 15 main hubs, 76 spokes, 919 last-mile centers. When the typhoon hits, help arrives in 24 hours.
8. “Cebu BRT, NSR from North Avenue to Malolos”
The President showed maps of Cebu BRT and North-South Commuter Railway. One day, your daily commute might be smooth sailing.
9. “23 free trade agreements, UAE deal sealed”
Philippines is now in the global free trade club with 23 agreements. Exports are growing, jobs are coming, and the UAE deal is signed.
10. “Magkakasama tayong lahat sa misyong ito”
Marcos ended with unity: “Magkakasama tayong lahat sa misyong ito.” After 130 minutes of promises, the message is clear: this is our country, our people, our future.
