MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) -While Philippine President Bongbong Marcos delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24, ex-Vice President Leni Robredo will simultaneously talk to the Filipino people about her accomplishments as a private citizen since she lost big in the 2022 elections.

Robredo’s talk will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena before an expected crowd of 5,999, mostly volunteers and beneficiaries of her Angat Buhay Foundation.

The special event will be directed by Atty. Vic Tañada

A crew from the defunct ABS-CBN, reporters from the Inquirer and interns from Rappler will provide live coverage of the event which Robredo is calling “State of the Nanay Address.” (Robredo has been portrayed during the 2022 presidential campaign as the country’s mother (nanay).

Earlier, Robredo declined the invitation to attend Marcos’ SONA.