Simplicity to define Marcos’ 5th Sona as House kicks off preparations

MANILA, Philippines — Preparations for the fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally got underway on Tuesday as the House of Representatives convened the first inter-agency coordination meeting for the July 27 activity, with organizers signaling a simpler and more understated program this year. House Secretary General Atty.