Simple Sona pressed to keep up with the times

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R.

Marcos, Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) next month will be “simple” with invited guests asked to wear modest clothing “in keeping with the times,”House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil said on Tuesday.

Garafil said no red carpets will be laid for the Sona, and female guests are ...