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SONA REVIEW. Student leaders and civil society representatives convene for Tulubagon: A Pre-Post SONA Analysis at Ateneo de Davao University, July 27, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to assess the administration's record and policy priorities. (Rome Elaco/Atenews)

Marcos Jr SONA promises face scrutiny over implementation gaps

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Civil society groups and student leaders said Monday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address commitments will only matter if they deliver tangible…

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DRYING. Flood-damaged furniture and other items sit outside homes in NHA Bangkal, Davao City, Philippines, on July 24, after flooding submerged the area. Photo taken July 28, 2026. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Marianne Guinoo, Contributor)

Flood devastates Davao homes despite billions in control projects

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — When floodwaters breached the doorways of Purok 4-B on July 24, Luzminda Labor watched her family's livelihood disappear into the surge.  Her appliances sank beneath murky water,…

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Kabataan Partylist gives Marcos Jr. failing grade on youth concerns ahead of SONA

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - With only two years remaining in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term, Kabataan Partylist urged the administration to prioritize the worsening state of education, employment and living conditions…

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FAILING GRADE. Progressive groups under Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Southern Mindanao give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a failing mark ahead of his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. They cite worsening economic conditions, rampant corruption, and the administration’s subservience to the United States. and China that fuel uncertainties for the Filipino people./Kath M.Cortez(davaotoday.com)

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