The 2017 State of the Nation Address was the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by Rodrigo Duterte, the 16th president of the Philippines, on July 24, 2017, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.
Preparations
3000 people were invited to attend the second State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Duterte. President Duterte rehearsed his speech and wished to deliver it without the help of a teleprompter.
Seating and guests Former presidents Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo have attended the event. The attendees were invited to wear barongs, Filipiniana dresses, and Mindanao-inspired outfits.
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