Palace says preparations ongoing for Sona on July 28

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth Sona on July 28. File photo

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said that preparations are still ongoing for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (Sona) to make sure that the past year’s projects and accomplishments are well-presented to the Filipinos.

The President’s fourth Sona is set for July 28.

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“What I was told is that, even until now, preparations are still ongoing, and there is a need to present a better report to the public regarding his projects, achievements, and accomplishments,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, speaking in Filipino, said at a briefing.

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“For now, I don’t have any details to share yet. Maybe in the coming weeks, I’ll be able to provide some,” she also said.

Marcos’ Sona in 2024 lasted for one hour and 17 minutes. It was also the “biggest Sona” in Philippine history based on the number of confirmed attendees. /mr