Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed she will not attend President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, stating she believes the President will not offer anything substantial.
She prefers to engage with the Filipino community to discuss national improvement instead of attending the SONA.
The Office of the Vice President has formally informed the House of Representatives of Duterte's absence.
This marks the second consecutive year Duterte has skipped the President's SONA.
Duterte cited "political persecution" and "violations of our fundamental law" such as the rendition of former President Rodrigo Duterte as reasons for her criticism of Marcos's performance.
She stated she holds no personal grudge against Marcos but has issues with his performance as president.
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