Lawmaker to Sara Duterte: Attend Sona or explain absence

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was urged by a lawmaker on Saturday to attend President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 22 “out of respect.” According to Tingog Partylist Representative Jude Acidre, this was in courtesy to their camaraderie. “Out of respect for President Marcos, she