As the country forms strategic alliances with traditional and newfound partners in the international community, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos that he would protect the country's sovereignty, saying it is important for the Philippines' progress.<br /><br />Marcos said this during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24. (Video Courtesy of RTVM)<br /><br />READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/24/marcos-vows-to-preserve-ph-sovereignty-while-forming-alliances<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
