2017 State of the Nation Address (Philippines) explained

Second State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Duterte
Duration:	1 hour and 33 minutes
Venue:	Session Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex
Location:	Quezon City, Philippines
Participants:	Rodrigo Duterte Koko Pimentel Pantaleon Alvarez
Blank Label:	Language
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Blank1 Data:	2016 State of the Nation Address
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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]}

Notes and References

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