More than 280,000 tweets were made on President Rodrigo R. Duterte?s first State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 25. The tweets peaked at over 3,000 per minute when he talked about the implementation of Reproductive Health Law at 4:29pm.
There were several notable conversations on Twitter about Duterte?s first public address since the inauguration. In addition, the most shared and liked tweets reflected the points raised during the president?s 92-minute speech that resonated the most among Filipino citizens.
As an ordinary citizen of this country I will continue to pray for the President. I will let God guide him. God bless President Duterte.
? jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) July 25, 2016
I don’t know about you guys, but I have so much love and respect for our President. Wonderful leader! #SONA2016 pic.twitter.com/S8pBUPRxsr
? Coleen Ortega Garcia (@coleengarcia) July 25, 2016
“We cannot move forward if we allow the past to pull us back. Finger pointing is not the way,” – Pres. Rody Duterte #SONA2016
? Bongbong Marcos (@bongbongmarcos) July 25, 2016
“There should be a separation of Church & State but there must never be a separation of God and State.”
Beautiful, Mr. President #SONA2016
? Malaysia Soberano (@Cinephilliacy) July 25, 2016
“HUMAN RIGHTS CANNOT BE USED AS A SHIELD TO DESTROY THE COUNTRY.” #Du30SONA2016 #SONA2016 pic.twitter.com/tSMKeSkXDt
? Dale (@allanplusdale) July 25, 2016
As expected, many Twitter users also made light of some highlights during the speech, welcoming the president?s serious message with humor.
When you’re in the senate but dessert is life #SONA2016 pic.twitter.com/RXKILcjlA7
? Gerald Santos (@OhGerald) July 25, 2016
After po ng #SONA2016 walang lalabas meron pong magaganap na Drug Test. Make sure na nakapagreview kayo para makapasa. Charot!
? Ethel Booba (@IamEthylGabison) July 25, 2016
SONA 2016 to be delivered by the one who wasn’t in PNoy’s split screen in 2015. #Du30SONA2016 pic.twitter.com/FiHX7XEEdy
? Nicole Curato (@NicoleCurato) July 25, 2016
Finally, video Tweets from the @PresidentialCom account gave behind-the-scenes access to the latest happenings at Batasang Pambansa before the start of #SONA2016.
President Duterte enters session hall for SONA 2016. https://t.co/IQQACGkFuZ
? Presidential Comm (@PresidentialCom) July 25, 2016
President Duterte Arrives at Batasang Pambansa by means of Chopper. #DuterteSONA #PartnerForChange https://t.co/WEsGReeq6E
? Presidential Comm (@PresidentialCom) July 25, 2016