2010 State of the Nation Address (Philippines) explained

First State of the Nation Address
of President Benigno Aquino III
Duration:40 minutes
Venue:Session Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex
Location:Quezon City, Philippines
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Participants:Benigno Aquino III
Juan Ponce Enrile
Feliciano Belmonte Jr.
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The 2010 State of the Nation Address is the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) made by President Benigno Aquino III. The SONA was the first to be delivered in Filipino language.

Seating and guests

Two former president of the Philippines, Joseph Estrada and Fidel Ramos, were among the attendees of the SONA.[1] Among those who also attended were Vice President Jejomar Binay, Chief Justice Renato Corona, and Papal Nuncio and Head of the Diplomatic Corps, Edward Joseph Adams. Former President and Aquino's predecessor, current Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo skipped the event.

Address content and delivery

In his speech, Aquino revealed the problems he encountered upon assuming the presidency.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ching . Mark Angelo . Stars grace President Noynoy Aquino's first SONA . 24 July 2023 . . July 27, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230724151153/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/26305/stars-grace-president-noynoy-aquino39s-first-sona . 24 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Benigno S. Aquino III, First State of the Nation Address July 26, 2010 . www.officialgazette.gov.ph . Official Gazette . 31 August 2021.