The State of the Nation Address (SONA) was delivered by President

Ferdinand "Bong Bong" Marcos Jr. on July 24, 2023, at the Session Hall of
the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City.
The speech highlighted the achievements, challenges, and plans of the
government in various areas, including the economy, agriculture,
infrastructure, and water resources management.

The SONA is a political speech given by the president to inform the

nation about the state of the country. It serves as a platform to discuss the
government's accomplishments and plans for the future. The speech
contains information on the country's economic growth, infrastructure
development, agricultural production, and social programs. The SONA
focuses on the socio-economic structure of society and the power
dynamics between different classes. First, his focus on economic growth
and stability ignores the underlying issues of inequality and exploitation
that exist within the capitalist system. While the economy may be growing,
the benefits are not being shared equally among the population. Second,
Marcos's emphasis on infrastructure and agricultural development fails to
address the root causes of poverty and landlessness, which are deeply
entrenched in the Philippine society. Third, the reliance on foreign
investments and trade benefits raises concerns about the country's
economic sovereignty and the exploitation of its resources by multinational
corporations. Finally, the lack of emphasis on human rights and social
justice indicates a disregard for the welfare of the marginalized and
oppressed sectors of society. In this analysis, true progress and
development can only be achieved through a fundamental transformation
of the socio-economic system, rather than mere superficial reforms.

In conclusion, the SONA delivered by President Ferdinand "Bong

Bong" Marcos Jr. provides an overview of the country's achievements and
plans. However, it would raise questions about the underlying power
dynamics, distribution of resources, and potential exploitation of the
working class. While the SONA highlights economic growth and
development, it is essential to critically examine the impact of these
policies on different social classes and strive for a more equitable and just
society. This would like to argue for a more equitable distribution of wealth
and resources, prioritizing the needs and rights of the people over capitalist
interests.