Supermajority lawmakers give glowing reviews for Marcos’ first SONA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address as newly elected Congress leaders, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and House Speaker Martin Romualdez, react on Monday, July 25, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address was met with rave reviews from some lawmakers part of the supermajority coalition in Congress, with them praising the chief executive’s plans for his term.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Marcos’ cousin, said in a statement the president’s message was “crystal clear” that the main focus of his administration will be economic recovery.

In particular, Romualdez praised Marcos’ plan to impose tax administration reforms and observe sound fiscal management, saying this prospect of economic recovery “looks bright” given these.

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