Manila Bulletin
House to reserve SONA seat for VP Sara 'in case of last-minute decision'
The House of Representatives will reserve a seat for Vice President Sara Duterte for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22, in case she decides to attend last minute.
House Secretary-General Reginald Velasco stated that VIPs, including the Vice President, have the privilege to confirm or cancel their attendance even on the day of the SONA.
Velasco confirmed they are still contacting the OVP for official confirmation, despite the Vice President having earlier told reporters she does not plan to attend.
The Vice President resigned from her post as Department of Education secretary on June 19, leading some to label her as the leader of a new opposition.
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