President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is personally overseeing the crafting of his speech and the preparation for the upcoming 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA), reflecting his strong drive to improve the socio-economic conditions of Filipinos, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Sunday.

In an interview on the sidelines of the President’s departure ceremony for his official visit to Washington, D.C., Bersamin emphasized that President Marcos is deeply involved in crafting the report for the SONA, which he considers  a vital opportunity to communicate the administration’s efforts and plans directly to the Filipino people.

“The President has been very involved personally in the preparation of the SONA because that is the report to the people,” Bersamin told reporters at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City.

“He always gives that the highest importance, and I think he has already collected the material for his SONA,” the Executive Secretary added.

Bersamin said the President is eager to report to the public the programs and projects thoughtfully designed to uplift the lives of the Filipino people through the SONA scheduled on July 28.

““Alam niyo si Presidente, masyadong malakas ang focus niya sa mga ganitong bagay because he really loves to communicate to the people the work that he has been doing, that the Cabinet has been doing, that the entire government has been doing,” Bersamin said.

Bersamin noted that President Marcos is still carefully reviewing his report to ensure that the right and most relevant information is clearly and accurately communicated to the Filipino people.

Asked whether the President’s trip to the United States will be included in his report, Bersamin said, “If there is anything worth reporting, we can expect it.”

President Marcos’ visit to Washington, D.C. focuses on deepening the long-standing partnership between the Philippines and the US in key areas such as defense and trade, particularly addressing the 20 percent tariff on Philippine exports. | PND