Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Photo by 黑料社鈥檚 Noy Morcoso III
MANILA, Philippines鈥擲enator Antonio Trillanes IV on Sunday said he won鈥檛 attend President Aquino鈥檚 State of the Nation Address on Monday.
In an interview with Radyo Inquirer 990AM, Trillanes said that although he won鈥檛 be physically present at Aquino鈥檚 third SONA at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, he would listen to the President鈥檚 address on television.
Trillanes explained that he preferred to watch the annual affair on TV to being at the SONA venue because of the many 鈥渄istractions鈥� inside the House plenary hall.
Besides, Trillanes said the plenary hall is not the best place to listen to the speech, adding that and if there will be a power point presentation, he won鈥檛 be able to see it quite clearly.
He added that based on his experience last year, there was a shortage of seats, with even those reserved for the senators being taken by gate-crashers.
He said his decision not to attend the SONA is a personal choice and that the President is still assured of his support.