2017 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)

The 2017 State of the Nation Address was the second State of the Nation Address delivered by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Second State of the Nation Address
of President Rodrigo Duterte

President Rodrigo Duterte delivering his second State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City
Date	July 24, 2017 (2017-07-24)
Duration	1 hour and 33 minutes
Venue	Session Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex
Location	Quezon City, Philippines
Participants	Rodrigo Duterte Koko Pimentel Pantaleon Alvarez
Language	English
Previous	2016 State of the Nation Address
Next	2018 State of the Nation Address

Preparations

3000 people were invited to attend the second State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Duterte.^[1] President Duterte rehearsed his speech and wished to deliver it without the help of a teleprompter.^[2]

Seating and guests

Former presidents Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo have attended the event.^[3] The attendees were invited to wear barongs, Filipiniana dresses, and Mindanao-inspired outfits.^[4][5][6]

Gallery

Recorded video