Sara skips SONA even on TV; Bato, Go no-showPhotos courtesy of the Office of the Vice PresidentMANILA, Philippines — After earlier declaring that she would skip President Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address, Vice President Sara Duterte said she would not even watch the live SONA broadcast yesterday as she had to pay respects to the late Bohol vice governor Dionisio Victor Balite. “The Vice President will not watch the SONA on TV or gadgets. “It is also Bohol Day today, which makes it an opportune time for the Vice President to bring a message of hope,” it added. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte also did not attend the SONA. Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Bong Go, allies of the former president, did not attend the SONA.

Source: Philippine Star July 22, 2024 21:17 UTC