From the Philippine Information Agency
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Singer Sofronio Vasquez was widely praised for his powerful and heartfelt rendition of the Philippine national anthem during the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) held at the Batasang Pambansaon July 22, 2025. His performance opened the annual address delivered by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., setting a solemn and patriotic tone for the high-profile event.
Vasquez’s delivery was lauded across social media and by attendees for its clarity, dignity, and emotional resonance, marking one of the most memorable moments of the ceremony.
