ABS-CBN News all set for SONA 2017

Filipinos can watch, listen and take part in the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte (photo) today through ABSCBN News’ extensive and immersive special news coverage dubbed Pangakong Pagbabago: SONA 2017.

Apart from the usual live reports updates, and interviews on ABS-CBN’s radio, TV, cable and digital platforms, it is adding a few layers to its coverage to give Filipinos a fuller experience of the President’s report on his administration’s achievements and plans for the nation.

There will be a special SONA 2017 microsite on ABS-CBN News Online (news.abscbn.com/sona2017) that will not just house all special reports and stories related to the SONA but also offer live streaming of the SONA coverage on ABS-CBN, ANC and DZMM.

It will introduce the Digital TV concept, where netizens can view a special programming of live reports from ABSCBN journalists, who will be using their mobile phones to gather and send their stories.

ANC will also be giving a louder voice to the people through a town hall forum as part of its special coverage. It is moderated by Karmina Constantino and Tony Velasquez.

DZMM Radyo Patrol 630’s coverage will begin at 1 p.m. with Karen Davila and Johnson Manabat, and will continue with David Oro and Ricky Rosales at 3 p.m. and Gerry Baja and Anthony Taberna at 5 p.m. Davila will also anchor the ABS-CBN coverage at 3:30 p.m. after It’s Showtime. It will air the full SONA live, with reports on expectations and protests before the address; and reactions and analysis after the speech.