THE government still has to act on numerous challenges, despite gains touted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), initial private sector reactions to Monday's policy speech indicated.

Marcos promised, among others, to go after profiteers, improve supply chains to bring down prices, deliver much-needed infrastructure and raise education standards. He also called on Congress to pass critical reforms, including new tax and fiscal measures.

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