Filipino President Marcos Delivers State of the Nation Address

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JULY 22: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stand next to Senate President Francis Escudero (L) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (R), before delivering his third State of the Nation Address before lawmakers at the House of Representatives on July 22, 2024 in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines. President Marcos is facing significant challenges, including a notable decline in his approval ratings for his administration's failure to tame inflation and other economic issues. Moreover, his ties with the Duterte family, particularly Vice President Sara Duterte, has become strained, complicating the political landscape as both families vie for influence ahead of the 2025 midterm elections, where legislative support will be crucial for Marcos to maintain his agenda. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)