2017 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)

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Second State of the Nation Address
of President Rodrigo Duterte
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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
Location Quezon City, Philippines
Participants Rodrigo Duterte
Koko Pimentel
Pantaleon Alvarez
Language English
Previous 2016 State of the Nation Address
Next 2018 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.

Contents

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]

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References

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