In a direct response to the recent May 2025 midterm election results, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to good governance and restoring public trust. Speaking at his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Marcos emphasized the urgent need for tangible results, responsive leadership, and a government characterized by integrity and efficiency.
Acknowledging public dissatisfaction with current government performance, particularly in the delivery of basic services, President Marcos stated, “The lesson for us is simple: we need to do even better. We need to be even faster.” He described the election outcomes as a clear signal that citizens expect concrete improvements.
Accelerating Electrification and Infrastructure Development
In a key announcement aimed at addressing fundamental public needs, President Marcos outlined ambitious plans for nationwide electrification. He pledged to bring electricity to at least one million more homes using solar power within the next three years, with an additional one million homes powered by solar home systems by the end of 2028.
Furthermore, the President announced that his administration will construct 200 power plants over the next three years, capable of supplying electricity to four million homes, over 2,000 factories, and nearly 7,000 commercial establishments. The Department of Energy (DOE) and National Electrification Administration (NEA) are tasked with prioritizing these efforts in regions such as Quezon, Camarines Norte, Palawan, Masbate, Samar, Negros Occidental, and Zamboanga del Sur.
President Marcos highlighted the country’s growing embrace of clean energy technologies, noting the establishment of new power plants nationwide utilizing solar, wind, and natural gas. He also reported that during his first three years in office, his administration successfully provided electricity to approximately 2.5 million homes, significantly reducing the initial 5 million homes without power at the start of his term in 2022. The President underscored the Philippines’ international reputation for valuing renewable energy.
President Marcos’s address underscored a pivotal moment for his administration, signaling a redoubled effort to meet the expectations of the Filipino people through concrete actions and transparent governance.
