Compared to the initial report that banana fritters and sandwiches will be served at President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Adress (SONA), the current menu is a feast!
With 10 items on the menu, looks like the guests won’t go hungry.
Here’s what the VIPs can sample at the Batasang Pambansa on Monday.
1. Native chips: salted duck egg dressing
2 .Empanaditas (chicken and spicy tuna)
3. Sotong goreng or deep fried calamaris tossed in chili and bell pepper
4.Crispy triangles of flaked chicken adobo and mushrooms
5. Penne with taba ng talangka sauce
6. Balut pâté in profiteroles
7.Chicken Skin Crackling.
8. Pan de sal with kesong puti
9. Fresh lumpia ubod in pouch
10. and Duterete’s favorite Monggo soup, smoked fish with alugbati
Looks like there are no sweets on the menu though. In the President’s inauguration last month, Durian tarts and pritong saging were served.
Also, the confirmation shows that the caterers were only tasked to prepare food for 800 people. Does this mean only 800 people will attend the SONA or does it mean that only 800 people will get to eat? We’ll find out.
The President puts emphasis on living a simple lifestyle for government officials during his term. He even toned down the dress code for the event.
