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Duterte admits dealing with US in ‘bad faith’ over 2018 return of Balangiga Bells

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 27 01:55 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday admitted striking a deal in bad faith with the United States for the return of the historic Balangiga Bells in exchange for a supposed visit to Washington during the presidency of Donald Trump. Read more »

'Pray for salvation,' Duterte says in final SONA as threat of Delta variant looms over PH

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 01:20 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged Filipinos to "pray for salvation" from the possible spread of the more virulent Delta variant in the Philippines, saying the country could no longer afford another lockdown should there be a new surge in COVID-19 cases. Read more »

‘No arbitration’ occurred, says Duterte despite PCA ruling favoring PH

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 27 02:01 AM

President Duterte said in his last SONA on Monday that “arbitration” between the Philippines and China over conflicting maritime claims in the South China Sea never occurred as the latter refused to participate in the Permanent Court of Arbitration.  Read more »

Mga protesta sa huling SONA ni Duterte umarangkada na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 01:23 PM

Umarangkada nitong umaga ng Lunes ang kabi-kabilang protesta kasabay ng huling State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

Rains to persist on Duterte's final SONA: PAGASA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 07:01 AM

MANILA - Rains will persist due to the habagat (southwest monsoon) as President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his final State of the Nation Address on Monday, the state weather bureau said. Read more »

Rainy day in Metro Manila as Duterte delivers final SONA: PAGASA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 04:26 PM

It will be rainy in Metro Manila when President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his final State of the Nation Address on Monday at the Batasan Pambansa complex in Quezon City, the state weather bureau said Sunday, as the southwest monsoon prevails. Read more »

Mga dapat asahan sa huling SONA ni Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 25 06:30 PM

Haharap si Pangulong Duterte sa taumbayan sa Lunes para sa kaniyang huling State of the Nation Address. Read more »

VP Robredo to virtually attend Duterte's final SONA

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 25 02:58 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo will attend President Rodrigo Duterte's last State of the Nation Address virtually since she has yet to be fully vaccinated, a requirement for in-person attendance, her spokesperson said Sunday. Read more »

Duterte's last SONA: House, authorities gear up vs COVID-19 Delta variant threat

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 23 02:47 PM

With 3 days to go before the SONA, the House of Representatives said they are fully prepared to ensure the safe holding of the sixth and last report to the nation of the President.    Read more »

Congress eyes 200 participants in Duterte’s final SONA

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 02:06 PM

Congress is looking to allow as many as 200 participants in President Rodrigo Duterte’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA) next month, an official said Tuesday. Read more »

Duterte's final SONA could be 'hybrid' just like last year: House Speaker

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 06:50 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's final State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July could be similar to last year's that saw a "hybrid" session, with limited guests inside the Batasan Pambansa and the rest attending online, House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said on Thursday.   Read more »