Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), multiple protest groups hold demonstrations in the Philippines, according to Inquirer.net reports. In Quezon City, hundreds of protesters start gathering hours before the address, with live updates describing participation from progressive groups that voice demands on national issues. Another Inquirer report says tensions briefly rise during the morning activity in Quezon City, where an argument between members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and Philippine National Police (PNP) officers erupts over a scheduling conflict during the demonstrators’ march and events. The report places the start of the march around the Philcoa area toward Commonwealth Avenue for separate programs before the SONA at Batasang Pambansa.
In Baguio City, separate groups stage a protest at People’s Park on Monday, July 27, 2026, calling for government accountability, social justice, and reforms ahead of the SONA. Across locations, the demonstrations are presented as coordinated actions timed to the president’s annual speech, with organizers urging policy changes.
