1988 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)

State of the Nation Address of the Philippines June 2026 June 2026 1988 State of the Nation Message thumbtime=40 Full video of the speech as published by Radio Television Malacañang 1988 07 25 Session Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex Quezon City, Philippines 14 41 36 N 121 5 40 E region:PH_type:event inline,title Radio Television Malacañang Corazon AquinoJovito SalongaRamon Mitra Jr. Languages English Previous 1987 State of the Nation Address Next 1989 State of the Nation Address The 1988 State of the Nation Message was the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by Corazon Aquino, the 11th president of the Philippines, on July 25, 1988, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex. The joint session was presided over by Senate President Jovito Salonga and House Speaker Ramon Mitra Jr.1988-07-25 Monday, July 25, 1988 https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/congrec/8th/2nd/8CJS2RS-VOL1REC01-19880725.pdf Record of the House of Representatives House of Representatives of the Philippines 1 12 1 Aquino's address focused on the progress made in restoring democratic governance and economic stability following the transition from the authoritarian rule of former president Ferdinand Marcos. She reported improvements in economic growth, employment, industrial activity, and investor confidence, attributing these gains to democratic reforms and increased private-sector participation. Aquino also discussed decentralization efforts, debt reduction, education, job creation, poverty alleviation, and the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program. On national security, she highlighted government successes against the communist insurgency and reflected on the August 1987 coup attempt, reaffirming her administration's commitment to national reconciliation, democratic institutions, and the rule of law. The address concluded with a call for national unity and a renewed sense of purpose in sustaining the gains of the People Power Revolution.Corazon C. Aquino, Second State of the Nation Address, July 25, 1988 https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1988/07/25/corazon-c-aquino-second-state-of-the-nation-address-july-25-1988/ https://web.archive.org/web/20220810125918/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1988/07/25/corazon-c-aquino-second-state-of-the-nation-address-july-25-1988/ 2022-08-10 2026-06-20 Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines en-US References External links List of State of the Nation Addresses https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/past-sona-speeches/ Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines Corazon Aquino's Second State of the Nation Address 1987 State of the Nation Address 1989 State of the Nation Address State of the Nation Address 1 1988 yes yes Category:State of the Nation Addresses (Philippines) Category:1988 in the Philippines Category:1988 speeches Category:Presidency of Corazon Aquino