Summary
Highlights
The President opens with a focus on governance, detailing successes in investigating and exposing anomalies in government infrastructure projects, specifically flood control. He emphasizes the recovery of stolen public funds, ongoing legal actions against corrupt officials, and the continued professionalization of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Addressing the impacts of the global crisis, the President outlines government measures to protect citizens, including energy supply stabilization, labor support through the Action Fund and job fairs, and direct assistance for public transportation sectors, students, and sectors affected by inflation.
The President proposes additional tax relief measures for the middle class and small businesses, including increased income tax exemptions and amnesty programs for unpaid taxes to promote economic growth and provide relief from lingering crisis effects.
Focus shifts to modernize the Philippines through a proactive disaster response infrastructure, including disaster resource centers, as well as the continued expansion of mass transit systems, railways, and the integration of electric vehicles to modernize the transport sector.
The administration highlights efforts to guarantee food security by increasing agricultural production, mechanization, coconut industry expansion, and strengthening the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation to support farmers and fishers against climate risks.
The President details the commitment to energy security through renewable energy investments, the expansion of natural gas exploration, and a potential pivot toward nuclear energy. He also reiterates protections for citizens via improved SSS, GSIS, and PhilHealth services.
Education remains a priority with focus on lifelong learning, upskilling, and enhancing curriculum quality. The address concludes by reaffirming the nation's position in the global community, emphasizing the 2016 Arbitral Award, and calling for national unity, peace, and resilience.