Simplicity to define Marcos’ 5th Sona as House kicks off preparations

File photo of the House of Representatives which hosts the State of the National Address.INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

MANILA, Philippines — Preparations for the fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally got underway on Tuesday as the House of Representatives convened the first inter-agency coordination meeting for the July 27 activity, with organizers signaling a simpler and more understated program this year.

House Secretary General Atty. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, who presided over the meeting as host, said the operative word for this year’s Sona is simplicity.

“There will be no red carpet, no long gowns,” Garafil said, adding that the guidance shall be indicated in the official invitation.

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