LIST: SONA 2026 protests, activities in PH and overseas
Various activist groups in the Philippines are organizing protests and forums leading up to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address. The events aim to highlight sectoral concerns, including education, accountability, and human rights.
Why it matters
These mobilizations reflect the ongoing political tension and public engagement regarding the current administration's policies and governance.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, with various groups organizing protests and events to voice sectoral concerns. Protests include a State of the Youth Address by the Kabataan Partylist and a People's SONA by BAYAN, with thousands expected to participate in mobilizations across the Philippines. Forums and discussions are scheduled to analyze past SONA promises and current issues, while overseas Filipinos are also organizing their own SONA-related events to address corruption and human rights violations. This is AI-generated.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. Various groups are coming together to amplify sectoral concerns and encourage public engagement in the lead-up to and on the day of the SONA.
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