The State of the Nation Address (SONA)
On July 24, 2006, President GMA opened the Third and Final Regular Session of the Philippine Congress with her annual State of the Nation Address (SONA). Having survived several attempts to remove her from power, the SONA conveyed a mood of triumphalism. Despite this, however, the opening of Congress is still marked by a political crisis that wouldn’t not fade unless the truth is known and systematic reforms are implemented.
In our political landscape, where do lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders figure? Why is it important for the LGBT community to follow closely what’s happening politically? Read more here.
