2017 State of the Nation Address (Philippines)

The 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA) was delivered by Rodrigo Duterte, the 16th President of the Philippines, on July 24, 2017, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It was Duterte's second SONA since assuming office in 2016.

The speech focused on the administration's key priorities, including the ongoing war on drugs, infrastructure development, peace talks with various rebel groups, and economic reforms. Duterte discussed the accomplishments and challenges faced in his first year in office, outlining his plans for the remaining years of his term. Specific topics covered typically included law and order, poverty reduction, corruption, environmental protection, foreign policy, and the political situation in Mindanao, particularly the ongoing siege of Marawi City by ISIS-inspired militants.

The SONA is a constitutional obligation of the President, as mandated by Article VII, Section 23 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, requiring the President to address the Congress of the Philippines at the opening of its regular session. The speech provides a comprehensive overview of the country's current state and the government's agenda for the coming year. The 2017 SONA, like all others, was broadcast live on television, radio, and online, allowing the public to follow the President's address.