Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to deliver his annual state of the nation address on Monday in Manila. The speech takes place amid a period of heightened political tension and a significant corruption scandal.
The backdrop for the address is a major corruption case that was initially exposed by the president last year. Although the administration brought the issue to light, the scandal has since implicated several of the president's key political allies. The situation is further complicated by the president's estranged vice president, as the administration navigates these internal political challenges.
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