SONA 2026: President Marcos pushes anti-corruption campaign

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to press ahead with his anti-corruption campaign, saying he serves the Filipino people—not his family or friends even if investigations lead to his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. In his annual address to Congress, Marcos also proposed tax relief measures to ease the burden of rising living costs and reaffirmed the Philippines' stance on the South China Sea.