President Marcos Jr., in his first State of the Nation Address, ordered the Department of Social Welfare and Development to ensure swift response and relief operations for all victims of natural disasters in the country.
President Marcos Jr. remains adamant about fulfilling his promise—to embark on new infrastructure projects while continuing key programs that started under the term of his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.
Another two Filipino athletes, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena and Vanessa Sarno, have been recognized by the President for triumphs in their respective sporting events.