The 2024 State of the Nation Address will be the third State of the Nation Address that will be delivered by President Bongbong Marcos on July 22, 2024.[1]
| Date | July 22, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Filmed by | Radio Television Malacañang |
| Participants | Bongbong Marcos |
| Languages | English, Filipino |
| Previous | 2023 State of the Nation Address |
| Next | 2025 State of the Nation Address |
Preparations
editAn estimate of ₱20 million was given for the expenses related to the SONA which includes equipment, logistics, meetings and food.[2] The Philippine National Police will deploy 22,000 personnel around Metro Manila to secure the speech.[3]
Seating and guests
editHouse Secretary General Reginald Velasco has pegged that 2,000 guests will attend the speech. If realized, the SONA will be the largest by attendance.[2] There are 1,814 seats in the plenary.[4]
A noted absence would be Vice President Sara Duterte who self-appointed herself as the "designated survivor", although she did not elaborate further on what she meant with the term which is only relevant to a contingency plan in the United States presidential line of succession.[4] Furthermore, Duterte's predecessors – Leni Robredo, Jejomar Binay, and Noli de Castro – will also not attend the SONA.[5]
Address
editThe speech will be covered by state-outlet Radio Television Malacañang.[6].
References
edit- ^ "3rd SONA to update Filipinos on PBBM accomplishments to uplift lives of Filipinos, goals for nation-building". Presidential Communications Office. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "House SecGen: 20 million budget for SONA covers food, essentials". The Philippine Star. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "PNP now on finalization stage of security preparations for PBBM's 3rd SONA". Manila Bulletin. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ a b Servallos, Neil Jayson; Suelto, Diana Lhyd; Porcalla, Delon; Regalado, Edith; Crisostomo, Sheila (12 July 2024). "Sara to skip SONA, names self 'designated survivor'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Panti, Llanesca (July 10, 2024). "Ex-VPs Robredo, Binay, De Castro won't attend SONA 2024". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Sarao, Zacarian (15 July 2024). "RTVM to direct Marcos' 3rd Sona – Palace". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 July 2024.