LEGAZPI CITY, July 27 -- Bicolanos welcomed, commended and expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for delivering a comprehensive, grounded, and hopeful fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, highlighting specific plans for the country.

Catanduanes Governor Patrick Azanza, in a message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), said the President's SONA is full of hope.

"It is a victory in eliminating system loss in electricity. The education and health program is also commendable. The same goes for disaster assistance. I am happy with the President's statement," he said.

Azanza, who attended the SONA, added the President is working hard to fulfill his promises to the Filipino people.

Claudio Villareal, chief o...