Manila, July 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is currently preparing for his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), with focus on presenting a clear and comprehensive report to the Filipino people, Malacanang said Tuesday.

Marcos is scheduled to deliver his SONA before a joint session of Congress on July 28 at Batasang Pambansa, where he is expected to outline his administration's progress midway through his term, and reaffirm policy directions including the economy, infrastructure, agriculture, digitalization, and national security.

In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos continues to work on refining the address, emphasizing the need for ...