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2010 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)

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First State of the Nation Address
of President Benigno Aquino III
DateJuly 26, 2010 (2010-07-26)
Duration40 minutes
VenueSession Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex
LocationQuezon City, Philippines
ParticipantsBenigno Aquino III
LanguageFilipino

The 2010 State of the Nation Address is the first State of the Nation Address made by President Benigno Aquino III. This marked the first time the State of the Nation Address is delivered in Filipino language.

Seating and guests

Two former president of the Philippines, Joseph Estrada and Fidel Ramos were among the attendees of the SONA. Among those who also attended were Vice President Jejomar Binay, Chief Justice Renato Corona, and Papal Nuncio and Head of the Diplomatic Corps, Edward Joseph Adams. Former President and Aquino's predecessor, current Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo skipped the event.

Address content and delivery

In his speech, Aquino revealed the problems he encountered upon assuming the presidency.