Highlights from the
2025 State of the Nation Address
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth SONA, emphasizing economic resilience, expanding social services, and laying a comprehensive roadmap for poverty alleviation and educational reform.
Food Security
₱20/Kilo
Nationwide rice rollout
Universal Healthcare
Zero Balance
Basic accommodation in DOH hospitals
Energy Access
Lifeline Rate
Expanded for low-income families
Education Reform
22,000+
Classrooms built, prioritizing teachers
A Roadmap for the Remaining Term
In his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2025, President Marcos Jr. delivered a comprehensive overview of his administration's progress. The speech shifted focus towards tangible benefits for ordinary Filipinos, addressing long-standing promises and laying out critical infrastructure and social service roadmaps for the remainder of his presidency.
A major highlight of the address was the firm realization of the "₱20-per-kilo rice" promise. Following successful pilot tests across the country, the President announced the nationwide expansion of this program through hundreds of KADIWA centers, emphasizing that it was achieved without causing financial losses to the farmers.
Key Action Areas
Health & Social Services
- • Zero-Balance Billing: Complete coverage for basic accommodations in all Department of Health (DOH) hospitals.
- • Lifeline Rate Expansion: Broader access to subsidized electricity for low-income households.
Agriculture & Industry
- • ₱20 Rice Nationwide: Expansive rollout through KADIWA centers.
- • Coconut Industry Boost: Target of planting 100 million coconut trees and amending the Trust Fund Act.
Education Reform
- • Teacher Support: Guaranteed compensation for teaching overload and overtime starting this school year.
- • Student Well-being: Hiring more counselors to address bullying and mental health challenges.
Infrastructure & Energy
- • Big-Ticket Projects: Vowed completion of major infrastructure projects initiated by the administration.
- • Net Metering: Promoting solar panel installations for households and small businesses.
Accountability & Governance
Beyond economic and social announcements, the President also prioritized government transparency. He called for an immediate and thorough audit of all flood control programs.
This push for accountability addresses public concerns over alleged misuse of funds and emphasizes the necessity for honest, full-cycle governance in mitigating natural disasters.
"Napatunayan natin na kaya na natin ang beinte pesos sa bawat kilo ng bigas, nang hindi malulugi ang mga magsasaka."
— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
