2022 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)
{{Short description|Speech by Philippine President Bongbong Marcos}}
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| title = First State of the Nation Address
of President Bongbong Marcos
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| caption = President Bongbong Marcos delivering his first State of the Nation Address on July 25, 2022
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| duration = 1 hour and 14 minutes
| date = {{start date|2022|07|25}}
| venue = Session Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex
| location = Quezon City, Philippines
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| participants = Bongbong Marcos
Migz Zubiri
Martin Romualdez
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| blank_data = English, Filipino
| blank1_label = Previous
| blank1_data = 2021 State of the Nation Address
| blank2_label = Next
| blank2_data = 2023 State of the Nation Address
| website = {{URL|https://stateofthenation.gov.ph//}}
{{URL|https://stateofthenation.gov.ph/sona/2022//}}
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The 2022 State of the Nation Address was the first State of the Nation Address delivered by President Bongbong Marcos on July 25, 2022, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.{{Cite web |last=Pinlac |first=Beatrice |date=2022-07-16 |title=Over 21,000 security personnel to be deployed for Bongbong Marcos' first Sona |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1628914/security-forces-to-deploy-over-21k-personnel-for-bongbong-marcos-first-sona |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=What you need to know about Ferdinand Marcos Jr's first SONA |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/25/what-you-need-to-know-about-ferdinand-marcos-jrs-first-sona |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en}}
Preparations
On May 31, 2022, Marcos met with several members of the Congress of the Philippines to discuss his upcoming first State of the Nation Address.{{cite news |date=May 31, 2022 |title=Marcos discusses upcoming SONA, legislative agenda with lawmakers |website=CNN Philippines |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/5/31/Marcos-meeting-with-lawmakers-SONA-legislations.html |access-date=July 4, 2022 |archive-date=July 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704051628/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/5/31/Marcos-meeting-with-lawmakers-SONA-legislations.html |url-status=dead }} The Presidential Security Group hosted an inter-agency meeting on July 11 to discuss the security preparations for the upcoming SONA.{{Cite web |title=PSG keen on keeping Pres Marcos' first SONA safe |url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/2022/07/12/psg-keen-on-keeping-pres-marcos-first-sona-safe |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=PIA}}{{Cite web |last=Mercado |first=Neil Arwin |date=2022-07-11 |title=PSG prepares for Bongbong Marcos' first Sona |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1626040/psg-prepares-for-bongbong-marcos-first-sona |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} SONA attendees were required to undergo a RT-PCR and a rapid antigen test. Other health precautions were also implemented, including the mandatory wearing of face masks and face shields for those entering the session hall.{{Cite web |last=Mercado |first=Neil Arwin |date=2020-07-27 |title=LOOK: Security, health protocols all set at Batasang Pambansa for SONA |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1312494/look-security-health-protocols-all-set-at-batasang-pambansa-for-sona |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} 21,853 security personnel were deployed to the Batasang Pambansa. The Philippine National Police imposed a gun ban in Metro Manila from July 22 to 27.{{Cite web |last=Pinlac |first=Beatrice |date=2022-07-14 |title=PNP to enforce Metro Manila gun ban for Marcos' Sona from July 22 to 27 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1628190/pnp-to-enforce-metro-manila-gun-ban-for-marcos-inauguration-from-july-22-to-27 |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}
In writing the address, Marcos was aided by undersecretaries Ina Reformina, Maria Pamela Pedroche and Marlon Purificacion who were newly hired at the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO).{{cite AV media|author=Third Floor Studio : Your Happy Network!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEIOhhcEaWg|title=MIND YOUR OWN OPINION (ANONG MASASABI MO KINA ATTY. VIC, MAYOR BASTE AT IBA PA?)|date=|website=YouTube|publisher=Google LLC|access-date=July 26, 2024|language=Filipino, English|time=28:32|quote=Ako naman, siguro sa ating tatlo [Ina, Pam, Marlon], ako [Ina] lang yung pinakakonti yung interaction [with Liza Araneta Marcos]. In fact, the closest, really, was when we were writing the first SONA of the president, and then we were brainstorming with the president, you know, working on the draft...}}{{cite news|last=Golez|first=Prince|title=Ex-ABS-CBN Reporter Ina Reformina Joins PCOO|url=https://politiko.com.ph/2022/06/29/ex-abs-cbn-reporter-ina-reformina-joins-pcoo1/features/|access-date=July 26, 2024|work=Politiko|publisher=MCD Multimedia Corporation|date=June 29, 2022}}{{cite news|last=Panti|first=Llanesca T.|title=Andanar meets with Trixie Cruz-Angeles, other incoming PCOO officials|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/836528/andanar-meets-with-trixie-cruz-angeles-other-incoming-pcoo-officials/story/|access-date=July 26, 2024|agency=GMA News Online|publisher=GMA Network|date=June 29, 2022}}
Seating and guests
On July 4, 2022, House of Representatives Secretary-General Mark Llandro Mendoza announced that it was expected that 315 members and 24 senators would attend the event, a total of 339 people. Mendoza also announced that the number of media to be allowed into the Batasang Pambansa would be limited.{{Cite web |title=Face-to-face set-up for PBBM's 1st SONA, says House exec |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/04/face-to-face-set-up-for-pbbms-1st-sona-says-house-exec/ |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}} Former presidents Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo confirmed attendance to the SONA, however Arroyo tested positive for COVID. She instead attended the SONA online. Vice President Sara Duterte attended the event in person.{{Cite web |last=Peña |first=Kurt Dela |date=2022-07-25 |title=Bongbong Marcos' 1st Sona: Inheriting Duterte problems, plotting solutions |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1634039/bongbong-marcos-1st-sona-inheriting-duterte-problems-plotting-solutions |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}
Address content and delivery
{{Wikisource|Bongbong Marcos' First State of the Nation Address}}
President Bongbong Marcos reported on the outcome of programs and policies that were promulgated under his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.{{cite news|title=State of the nation address (SONA): Constitutional duty or colonial hangover?|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/07/09/opinion/columns/state-of-the-nation-address-sona-constitutional-duty-or-colonial-hangover/1850308|website=Manila Times|date=July 9, 2022|access-date=July 9, 2022}}
Before he started his speech, the singing of Lupang Hinirang, the national anthem which was led by the Samiweng Singers, a choral group based from his home province, Ilocos Norte. It was followed by the ecumenical prayer led to the audience by the representatives of various religious groups. Marcos started his speech at 4:05pm and ended at 5:19pm. He was joined by Senate President Migz Zubiri and his first cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez.{{cite news|title=Marcos delivers 'data-driven' SONA|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1179738|website=Philippine News Agency|date=July 31, 2022|access-date=July 25, 2022}}
Gallery
File:2022 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of Ferdinand Romualdez Bongbong Marcos Jr., 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines.webm | Recorded video
References
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