Sara Duterte on Sona: I have no plans to watch it, it’s a waste of time

Vice President Sara Duterte dismissed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth state of the nation address (SONA) as a waste of time, revealing she has no plans to watch or read about it. This candid remark, made during an interview in The Hague, underscores the internal divisions within the Philippine administration regarding the significance of the SONA. Duterte's stance could signal broader disagreements on policy priorities and the role of the president's annual address in shaping national discourse. This divergence in perspectives highlights the complex dynamics at play within the government.