President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, before the members of the Senate, House of Representatives, executive and judiciary branches, the diplomatic community, and the public, according to Philstar Biz.
The upcoming address comes amid renewed focus on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), following the administration's earlier pronouncements on the agency in SONAs from 2022 to 2025. In those speeches, Marcos outlined measures to improve PhilHealth's financial sustainability, expand benefit packages, and address governance issues.
Observers expect this year's SONA to provide updates on PhilHealth's performance, including recent premium adjustments, claims processing efficiency, and the implementation of universal health care reforms. The address will also likely touch on the agency's role in achieving universal health coverage.