PH Vice President Sara Duterte to skip President Bongbong Marcos' third SONA

Days before this year's State of the Nation Address, Philippine President Bongbong Marcos set the 'focus' or topics to be discussed on his speech. However, Vice President Sara Duterte will skip his third SONA. Listen to the podcast for more news from the Philippines.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte to skip the SONA 2024 of President Bongbong Marcos. Credit: Supplied

Key Points

• On 22 July, almost two thousand guests from the House of Representatives will be present at SONA 2024.
• Two-plus-Two Foreign and Defence Conference of the Philippines and America is set on 30 July at Washington D.C.
• The Philippine Air Force have arrived in northern Australia for the Pitch Black 2024 Military Exercise.