SPECIAL COVERAGE: Marcos’ 5th State of the Nation Address | SONA 2026

Tune in starting 3 pm on Monday, July 27, for insights, context, fact checks, and updates from Rappler's SONA panel MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday, July 27. Rappler’s special coverage of SONA 2026, hosted by our community head Pia Ranada, brings you insights, context, fact checks, and the latest updates as the day unfolds. Joining the panel discussion are Rappler managing editor Miriam Grace Go, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug, Human Rights Watch researcher Lian Buan, and economist and Rappler columnist JC Punongbayan. Rappler reporters are also dialing in. Bookmark this page to watch Rappler’s special coverage starting 3 pm on Monday, and follow our real-time updates here. We also invite you to join the Philippine Politics chat room of the Rappler app, where you can connect with and talk to Rappler journalists and fellow readers. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading