2025 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)
| Date | July 28, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Session Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex |
| Location | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Filmed by | Radio Television Malacañang |
| Participants | Bongbong Marcos TBA Martin Romualdez |
| Languages | English, Filipino |
| Previous | 2024 State of the Nation Address |
| Next | 2026 State of the Nation Address |
The 2025 State of the Nation Address will be the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) which will be delivered by President Bongbong Marcos on July 28, 2025, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.[1]
Preparations
House of Representatives Sergeant-at-Arms, retired PMGen. Napoleon Taas, reported during an inter-agency coordination meeting that an estimated 27,000 security and response personnel will be deployed to secure the Batasan Complex.[2]
Guests
As with the previous year's SONA, Vice President Sara Duterte has declined the House of Representatives' invitation to attend the upcoming address, as confirmed by her office. Initially, no explanation was provided for her absence, although it is notable that the Vice President was impeached by the House in February. Duterte later confirmed that she chose to skip the SONA, stating that she did not believe President Marcos would provide "anything substantial" about the country.[3] Former President Rodrigo Duterte, currently detained at The Hague and awaiting trial before the International Criminal Court following his arrest in March 2025, will also be sent an invitation, according to House Secretary General Reginald Velasco.[4]
References
- ^ Gulla, Vivienne (May 27, 2025). "No changes yet in SONA health protocols despite spike in COVID cases abroad: House SecGen". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "PREPS FOR PBBM'S FOURTH SONA BEGINS". House of Representatives of the Philippines. May 1, 2025.
- ^ Sarao, Zacarian (June 23, 2025). "Sara Duterte sees nothing substantial in Marcos' 4th Sona". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Panti, Llanesca; Panganiban-Perez, Tina (June 19, 2025). "VP Sara Duterte to skip SONA anew —House SecGen". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 22, 2025.