Malacañang sure Sona in Tagalog but not on halting GMA bashing By Virgilio J. Bugaoisan 07/24/2011

Malacañang sure Sona in Tagalog but not on halting GMA bashing

By Virgilio J. Bugaoisan 07/24/2011

The Palace is definite about President Aquino delivering his second state of the nation address (Sona) tomorrow in the local tongue but is unsure if the President will oblige a bishop’s appeal for him to set aside Arroyo bashing for this historic event.

“I believe it will be in Tagalog. I’ve not seen the entire speech but from what I saw, it’s in Tagalog,” Deputy presidential spokesman Abigail Valte said.

Valte added that English translations of his speech will be made available however to the media and others who may need it shortly after his speech.

And while Valte is certain which language the President would use in his speech, she is unsure if the people would be spared of his Arroyo-bashing tirades which have become a common fare of all his speeches since he assumed office..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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