Philippines' Marcos says midterms a wake-up call for his administration

President sidesteps U.S. tariff impact and Duterte risks in national address

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his annual state of the nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Monday,  © AP

RAMON ROYANDOYAN

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used his annual state of the nation address on Monday to focus on domestic economic concerns and tout his administration's achievements in a bid to reverse his waning popularity.

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