State of the Nation Address in Philippines epa08568091 Philippine police are deployed for security during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 27 July 2020. Philippine President Rodrigo is expected to deliver his State of the Nation Address in the afternoon of 27 July, amid concerns in the country due to the COVID-19 disease pandemic and criticism of a new Anti-Terrorism Law. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA