Torre: Burning of effigies during Sona`violates law’

House ‘90% to 95%’ prepared for SONA

THE House of Representatives said that they are 90 to 95 percent ready to host President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, and that there will be contingencies in place should bad weather affect the event.In a press briefing on Monday, House spokesman Priscilla Abante said their preparations for Marcos’ address remain on schedule, noting that there would be some contingencies on how the SONA will …

House preps for SONA 2025 ‘90% to 95% done’ even amid weather

The preparation for the conduct of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28 is almost complete, House of Representatives spokesperson Princess Abante said Monday.

Torre: Burning of effigies during Sona`violates law’

INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has discouraged protesters from burning effigies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) next week, claiming that it violates the law. Although he did not specifically indicate which law it was, Torre said that the burning of various materials, including tires, “violates the environmental law.” “That question is …

VP Sara still expected at SONA, House ready to welcome her if she attends

Vice President Sara Duterte is still expected to attend President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), according to House spokesperson Princess Abante, despite Duterte’s earlier announcement that she would skip the event. Abante emphasized that attending the SONA is part of the vice president’s responsibilities. If Duterte changes her mind, the House …