LIVE UPDATES: President Marcos' SONA 2025

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will give his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday afternoon, July 28, 2025.

Marcos will deliver his SONA at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City with members of the 20th Congress in attendance, as well as government officials, the diplomatic corps, and others.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Sunday said they have already made the necessary preparations for Monday's SONA.

PNP chief General Nicolas Torre III said they are "hoping for the best and preparing for the worst." 

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said 22,987 police personnel have been deployed to conduct security for the annual event. Of the total complement, 16,060 are cops assigned to the NCRPO. Support units from Region 4A of Police Regional Office 3 number 3,707 police officers while other agencies have contributed 3,220 personnel.

All classes in public and private schools in Quezon City meanwhile were suspended while a liquor ban took effect on Monday in Quezon City at 12:01 a.m. and will last until 6 p.m.

House Secretary General Reginald Velasco on Friday issued a memo for the austere holding of the SONA. 

"There will be no staged ceremonies, fashion coverage, or photo setups in the red carpet area," read the memo. 

"Members are respectfully urged to avoid ostentatious displays and exercise discretion in their wardrobe choices," it added.

According to the memo, this is "in view of the recent calamities affecting several regions of the country." 

Below are the latest news and developments.

Refresh this page for updates. —KG, GMA Integrated News