Davao City, July 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) is not just a report but a resounding call for reform, vigilance and action, the chief of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said on Tuesday.

"The President's reaffirmation of his administration's commitment to agriculture, infrastructure, fiscal integrity, and anti-corruption aligns seamlessly with MinDA's own strategic goals," MinDA chairperson Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said in a statement.

Magno said he welcomes and supports this vision for a Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines), where governance is purposeful, infrastructure is meaningful, and development reaches even the farthest barangay.

One of the most significant themes ...