Second State of the Nation Address
of President Rodrigo Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte delivering his second State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City
DateJuly 23, 2017 (2017-07-23)
Duration1 hour and 33 minutes
VenueSession Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex
LocationQuezon City, Philippines
ParticipantsRodrigo Duterte
Koko Pimentel
Pantaleon Alvarez
LanguageEnglish
Previous2016 State of the Nation Address
Next2018 State of the Nation Address

The 2017 State of the Nation Address was the second State of the Nation Address delivered by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Preparations

3000 people were invited to attend the second State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Duterte.[1] President Duterte rehearsed his speech and wished to deliver it without the help of a teleprompter.[2]

Seating and guests

Former presidents Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo have attended the event.[3] The attendees were invited to wear barongs, Filipiniana dresses, and Mindanao-inspired outfits.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Cepeda, Maria (July 20, 2017). "11 things to expect at Duterte's SONA 2017". Rappler. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  2. ↑ Ranada, Pia (July 20, 2017). "Duterte practices delivering his SONA 2017". Rappler. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  3. ↑ Cepeda, Mara (July 18, 2017). "For the 2nd time, Aquino to skip Duterte's SONA". Rappler. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  4. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: What people wore at SONA 2017". Rappler. July 24, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  5. ↑ Legaspi, C. Mendez (July 24, 2017). "What Duterte, guests will wear at SONA 2017". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ "LOOK: Mindanao-inspired outfits at SONA 2017". ABS-CBN News. July 24, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
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