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Ex-VPs Robredo, Binay, De Castro won't attend SONA 2024
Three former Philippine vice presidents—Leni Robredo, Jejomar Binay, and Noli de Castro—will not be attending President Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22.
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco confirmed that Robredo and Binay have officially sent their regrets.
De Castro has decided not to attend, but his office has yet to make it official.
Former Presidents Rodrigo Duterte and Joseph Estrada are also yet to confirm their attendance.
Incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte has also yet to confirm if she will be present.
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez stated that while it is a public official's "prerogative" to skip events, the State of the Nation Address (SONA) is a crucial moment for unity and collaboration among national leaders.
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