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Dealing with COVID-19 to dominate President's SONA -- Andanar
President Duterte's upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) will primarily focus on government efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to save lives and protect livelihoods.
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar stated that the SONA will highlight programs concerning health, food, education, and employment amidst the ongoing health crisis.
The President is expected to outline the administration's roadmap for sustained COVID-19 response and economic recovery.
This year's SONA speech is anticipated to be lengthy, potentially running 60 to 80 minutes if the President adheres to the script.
Andanar mentioned that the speech has been edited to prioritize important topics related to the COVID-19 outbreak and the public's concerns during the crisis.
The SONA will be delivered to a limited audience at the House of Representatives due to health protocols.
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