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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Politics
Michael Beltran

As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum at a hotel in Taguig, Metro Manila on May 21, 2024 [Jam Sta Rosa/AFP]

Manila, Philippines – Over the last decade, the arrival of guests at the annual State of the Nation address in the Philippines has come to resemble a Hollywood premiere.

Lawmakers and officials showcase flashy ensembles and gush over their designers as they head inside the halls of Congress to hear the president’s report.

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