Philippine President Seeks Epira Overhaul Amidst Sona Security Concerns

The Philippine President is seeking an overhaul of the Epira law to lower power costs, while security for the State of the Nation Address (Sona) was heightened following a bomb blast. Vice President Sara Duterte and minority bloc senators notably snubbed the Sona, with Duterte stating she had no plans to watch it and dismissing resignation rumors.