The COVID-19 Crisis in SONA 2020
On July 27, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. With its strictly implemented protocols and limited attendance, the overall set-up of the event is markedly distinct from past SONAs. The shadow of COVID-19, however, extends beyond the face shields and prominent distancing. […]