Key Points
- There is an expectation for the President to report on the agriculture sector and a report on food prices and his commitment to reduce the price of rice.
- An inter-agency coordination meeting between various government agencies in Metro Manila, to ensure securitry during the coming SONA.
- Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend the SONA.
The Philippines and China have agreed to set up a direct line of communication between the two presidential offices.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) says the direct line of communication aims to strengthen bilateral maritime communication concerning the South China Sea, as tensions continue to rise in the disputed territory in the West Philippine Sea.
