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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  rehearses his speech for the 3rd State of the Nation Address at the Malacanang Palace on July 21, 2024.  Presidential Communications Office

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MARCOS- SONA Rehearsal

Katrina Domingo

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  on Sunday rehearsed his third State of the Nation  Address speech in Malacañang, about 24 hours before delivering his annual report to Congress. </p><p>Marcos stood behind a podium as he delivered his speech within the halls of the Palace, photos from the Presidential Communication Office showed. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172156015819620240721-marcos-sona-rehearsal-PCO1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  rehearses his speech for the 3rd State of the Nation Address at the Malacanang Palace on July 21, 2024.  Presidential Communications Office"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  rehearses his speech for the 3rd State of the Nation Address at the Malacanang Palace on July 21, 2024. <em> Presidential Communications Office</em></span></span></span></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/20/marcos-signs-2-measures-into-law-ahead-of-sona-2040" id="isPasted">Marcos signs 2 measures into law ahead of SONA </a> </div><p>The PCO did not mention what the highlights of the speech would be, but noted that the President is expected to don a barong crafted by various Filipino artisans.</p><p>“PBBM&#x27;s SONA barong is a collaborative work of artisans from Lucban, Quezon, Taal, Batangas and Aklan,” the PCO told reporters in a statement. </p><p>Marcos Jr earlier said he hopes to have a short speech, and have Cabinet members expound on the details of the achievements and projects he would highlight in a separate forum. </p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/21/heavy-rains-may-hit-metro-manila-on-marcos-3rd-sona-1106" id="isPasted">Heavy rains may hit Metro Manila on Marcos&#x27; 3rd SONA </a> </div><p>Under the law, the Philippine President needs to report the state of the nation before lawmakers and the public every fourth Monday of July.</p>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday rehearsed his third State of the Nation Address speech in Malacañang, about 24 hours before delivering his annual report to Congress. </p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday rehearsed his third State of the Nation Address speech in Malacañang, about 24 hours before delivering his annual report to Congress.

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Marcos Jr. rehearses speech in Malacañang ahead of SONA 2024

Katrina Domingo,

ABS-CBN News

Published July 21, 2024 07:12 PM PHT

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Updated July 22, 2024 01:09 AM PHT

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