If our democracy is strong, if human rights are respected, and if just peace is what we value, then why do we need to deploy over 22,000 cops just to prepare for the State of the Nation Address (Sona)? Article VII Section 11(5) of the 1935 Constitution states that, 'The President shall from time to time give to the National Assembly information on the state of the Nation, and recommend to its consideration such measures as shall judge necessary and expedient.' It is now known as the Sona. Expectedly, it is an obligation of the head of the state to report/account to the people the current situation of the country, inform Congress about the important legislative measures to carry the plans out, and to offer to the public the priority agenda of the government for the year.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/164189/sona-should-focus-on-the-presidents-report-and-plans-not-on-fashion-and-glamour

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