Duterte’s first SONA to focus on message, avoid fashion show

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Finance Department Spokesperson Paola Alvarez said President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) will no longer be a fashion show as past SONAs events have been.

Guests, especially the ladies, will be asked to tone down their sartorial picks and instead will be asked to wear business attires.

Alvarez, daughter of incoming House Speaker Davao Del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez said that the event will center on the message of the president.