Published Jul 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

Marcos Needs State of the Nation to Revive Philippine Economy, Presidency

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A year ago, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s annual address to Congress shocked the nation with revelations of billions of dollars of graft involving flood-control schemes. The disclosure triggered an economic slump as projects slowed and consumers and businesses cut spending.