2017 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)

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
Date	July 23, 2017 (2017-07-23)
Duration	1 hour and 33 minutes
Venue	Session 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.

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]}

Gallery

Recorded video

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.