This July 27, GMA News is set to deliver its multi-platform coverage of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), providing Filipinos with trusted, real-time reporting, in-depth analysis, and complete coverage from start to finish.
Anchored by award-winning broadcast journalist Pia Arcangel, the “State of the Nation Address 2026” special coverage will air live on GMA and GTV and will be livestreamed on the YouTube channel and Facebook page of GMA News.
Leading the Network’s news programming is the flagship newscast 24 Oras, which sets the tone with a series of special reports on the challenges of the Marcos Jr. administration, before presenting on the big day the highlights of the President’s report to the people.
The day-long monitoring begins at dawn with Unang Balita on Unang Hirit laying the groundwork for the President’s national address.
Throughout the day, viewers can rely on GTV’s Dobol B TV, Balitanghali, and State of the Nation for continuous updates on the biggest stories and developments, while the late-night newscast Saksi will also provide a definitive summary of the day’s events.
Real-time updates will also be provided by www.gmanetwork.com/news, GMA News Online, and GMA News’ Facebook, X, and TikTok social media accounts.
For on-the-go access, mobile users are encouraged to download the GMA News Online app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to follow a continuous live blog and read a complete end-of-day summary.
Across the regions, viewers are guaranteed to remain updated via GMA Regional TV’s premier local newscasts: GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon, Balitang Bisdak, Ratsada Balita, and One Mindanao. The SONA 2026 coverage is also accessible via GMA RTV’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On radio, DZBB 594khz’s “Super Radyo DZBB Special Coverage: SONA 2026” will run from 3:00 a.m. all the way to 6:30 p.m. It will be simulcast on Dobol B TV from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m on GTV. The SONA 2026 Special Coverage will also be simulcast on Super Radyo Cebu, Super Radyo Davao, Super Radyo Iloilo, Super Radyo Palawan, Super Radyo General Santos, and Super Radyo Kalibo from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Global Pinoys can follow the President’s address through live, real-time broadcasts, and key updates on the Network’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV and GMA News TV, as well as through the Facebook accounts of GMA Pinoy TV and GMA News TV.
GMA News’ SONA 2026 special coverage reinforces the Network’s long-standing commitment to the public: “Walang kinikilingan. Walang pinoprotektahan. Noon at ngayon, Serbisyong Totoo.” For more updates on GMA Network, visit www.gmanetwork.com. Follow Kapuso PR on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
