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In an earth-shattering twist, Vice President Sara Duterte has announced she will not grace this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) with her presence.

This revelation, from someone whose favorite response to news reporters is “no comment,” has left the nation in shock. Even more telling was the viral footage of Duterte struggling to muster the conviction in her announcement, punctuated by a long, deep breath—perhaps a symbolic inhale before a deep dive into unprecedented political waters.

Critics suggest this absence might be a strategic move to avoid answering more pesky questions, or maybe it’s just a case of SONA fatigue. Supporters, however, hail it as a bold stance against monotony. Either way, this “no-show” promises to be as newsworthy as her famously tight-lipped press conferences. It seems Duterte’s absence might speak louder than her usual “no comment.”