It’s confirmed: President Rodrigo Duterte will deliver his State of the Nation Address (Sona) at the Batasang Pambansa on July 27. Should he show up at the Batasan’s plenary hall, Mr. Duterte would be delivering his fifth Sona to an almost empty gallery. Maybe he did not want it said that the government was cowered by the pandemic,” he told reporters on why the President decided to deliver his speech at the Batasan. Sotto said eight senators and nine House members would attend the Sona. ADVERTISEMENTThe Sona will be streamed in the Senate, and senators can choose to watch it from their offices or from their homes.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 16, 2020 20:26 UTC