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President Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his State of the Nation Address amid escalating political turmoil, corruption scandals, and security threats. With over 23,000 police deployed and major routes sealed off, tensions run high after a homemade bomb detonated near the DOJ and suspicious devices found near the Senate — aimed at instilling fear. Marcos faces mounting pressure as his own allies are implicated in a massive corruption probe tied to flood-control projects, sparking public outrage over lavish spending and kickbacks. Two senators are already in detention, while a former House member has fled to Europe and a former Public Works Secretary is jailed — though he denies wrongdoing. Critics demand swift justice, especially against powerful figures like the President’s cousin and former House Speaker, who remain uncharged despite denials. Marcos vows accountability, even for allies, as he also outlines new measures to combat the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, including his earlier national energy emergency.

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