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The State of the Nation Address (abbreviated SONA; Filipino: ''Talumpatì sa Kalagayan ng Bansâ'') is an annual address by the President of the Philippines to a joint session of the Congress of the Philippines. Mandated by the 1987 Constitution, the speech is delivered every fourth Monday of July at the Plenary Hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Metro Manila. The SONA, which is often broadcast, serves as a means to inform the nation about its present economic, political, and social condition. It is also a vehicle for the President to summarise the accomplishments and plans of his/her programme of government both for a particular year and until the end of their term of office. ==Ceremony== The Address is usually delivered at around 16:00 PST (GMT+8). Before the appointed time, legislators enter the Plenary Hall, with Congresswomen and consorts of Congressmen in recent years sporting traditionally-inspired bespoke wear and couture that in some cases expresses their legislative agenda or ideological leanings. The President meanwhile arrives at the Batasang Pambansa Complex some minutes before the beginning of the joint session, and enters the main building through a back entrance. The President is then welcomed with military honors, and greeted by the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the welcoming committee, before proceeding to the Presidential Legislate Liaison Office. The President then enters the Plenary Hall as the Presidential Anthem is played. The Secretary General introduces the President, who approaches the rostrum and is seated. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House then convene the joint session, and the House of Representatives Choir leads the now standing assembly in singing the national anthem, ''Lupang Hinirang''. Representatives of various religious groups then lead the people in an ecumenical prayer. The Speaker then introduces the President with the following or any variation thereof: The Address, which can last anywhere from one hour to several, is broadcast on television, radio, and online streaming by state agencies such as (Radio Television Malacañang ), and private media organizations. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「State of the Nation Address (Philippines)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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