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2023 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)

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Second State of the Nation Address
of President Bongbong Marcos

Date	July 24, 2023 (2023-07-24)
Duration	1 hour and 11 minutes
Venue	Session Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex
Location	Quezon City, Philippines
Participants	Bongbong Marcos Migz Zubiri Martin Romualdez
Languages	English, Filipino
Previous	2022 State of the Nation Address
Next	2024 State of the Nation Address
Website	econgress.gov.ph/sona2023/

The 2023 State of the Nation Address was the second State of the Nation Address that was delivered by President Bongbong Marcos on July 24, 2023, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.^[1]

Preparations[edit]

On July 7, 2023, members of the Quezon City Police District conducted civil disturbance drills at Camp Karingal, Quezon City for the upcoming Second State of the Nation Address of President Bongbong Marcos.^[2] According to the Philippine National Police, the PNP would deploy around 22,000 security personnel around the Batasang Pambansa complex, and other critical areas around Metro Manila.^[1]

Marcos supporters.

Seating and guests[edit]

Former presidents Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and Rodrigo Duterte confirmed attendance to the SONA,^[3] however Duterte later rescinded. According to his aide, Senator Bong Go, he was tired after his personal trip to Beijing, China and instead went back home to Davao City.^[4] Vice President Sara Duterte attended the event in person.

Address content and delivery[edit]

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Bongbong Marcos' Second State of the Nation Address

Before President Bongbong Marcos started his speech, the singing of Lupang HinirangbyLara Maigue was held.^[5] It was followed by the ecumenical prayer led by representatives of various religious groups. Marcos started his speech at 4:06pm and ended at 5:17pm, both times PHT, lasting for 1 hour and 11 minutes.^[6] He was joined by Senate President Migz Zubiri and his first cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Marcos enumerated the gains during his administration in the past year.^[7]

Among the pledges Marcos promised include:

"Total electrification" of the country by the end of term and a focus on renewable energy.^[8]
Full support of the Bangsamoro peace process stating that there would be no more extension and that the 2025 regional elections shall be held as scheduled.^[9]
Amnesty for Moro rebels and called on the help of the Congress for such move.^[10]
To accept resignation of police personnel involved in the illegal drug trade.^[10]

Protests[edit]

The People's SONA, a protest held by progressive groups, was held along Commonwealth Avenue. These groups include Bayan, Karapatan, Anakbayan. They called for raising of wages and livelihood initiatives instead of pursuing the Maharlika Fund.^[11]

Gallery[edit]

Recorded video

External links[edit]

Media related to 2023 State of the Nation Address (Philippines) at Wikimedia Commons

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b Baroña, Franco Jose (July 9, 2023). "Over 20,000 policemen to secure President's SONA". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.

^ Carreon, Jire (July 7, 2023). "Police conduct crowd control drill for SONA 2023". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.

^ Panti, Llanesca T. (July 19, 2023). "Ex-Pres. Duterte confirmed attendance to SONA 2023 —House SecGen". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

^ Pinlac, Beatrice (July 24, 2023). "Rodrigo Duterte to skip Marcos' 2nd Sona, says Go". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

^ Purnell, Kristofer (July 21, 2023). "Classical singer Lara Maigue to perform national anthem at SONA 2023". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

^ "SONA 2023: Key takeaways from Marcos' second report to the nation". CNN Philippines. July 25, 2023. Archived from the original on July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

^ Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Second State of the Nation Address, July 24, 2023 (Speech). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

^ Mangaluz, Jean (24 July 2023). "Marcos vows to push for 100% electrification by end of term". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 July 2023.

^ "Marcos pledges full support to BARMM transition, strengthening". Manila Bulletin. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.

^ ^a ^b Corrales, Nestor (25 July 2023). "Amnesty for rebels, 'resignations' for drug cops – Marcos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 July 2023.

^ Sarao, Zacarian (24 July 2023). "LOOK: Protesters gather for 'People's Sona'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 July 2023.

State of the Nation Addresses

President of the Philippines

Addresses
made by

List
Manuel L. Quezon	1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941
Jose P. Laurel^†	1942 1943 1944
Sergio Osmeña	1945
Manuel Roxas	1946 1947 1948
Elpidio Quirino	1949 1950 1951 1952 1953
Ramon Magsaysay	1954 1955 1956 1957
Carlos P. Garcia	1958 1959 1960 1961
Diosdado Macapagal	1962 1963 1964 1965
Ferdinand Marcos	1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
Corazon Aquino	1986^‡ 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
Fidel V. Ramos	1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Joseph Estrada	1998 1999 2000
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo	2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Benigno Aquino III	2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Rodrigo Duterte	2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Bongbong Marcos	2022 2023
^†No addresses made during Laurel's presidency due to World War II ^‡Not held due to the aftermath of the People Power Revolution