...Reaction to the last SONA of PNoy President Benigno "PNoy" Aquino III delivered a State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 25, 2015, at Batasan Complex, Quezon City, in front of senators, congressmen, his Cabinet, members of the press, business leaders, diplomats and other very important personalities. The President's final SONA, which marked the opening of the Congress, started at exactly 4:00PM and ended after 2 hours. It earned several rounds of applause from an audience composed lawmakers, government officials, local and international media, dignitaries and other important personalites. PNoy started his speech by showcasing the disparity of his administration to that of Pampanga Representative and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, whereas he mentioned the fertilizer fund scam, the NBN-ZTE anomalous deal, and "Hello Garci" scandal which happened in the previous administration. He then highlighted the major achievements of his 5-year administration under the "Daang Matuwid" thrust, which includes the improved economy and outlook, increased collection of revenues and benefits of his social service programs, including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and PhilHealth.. One of the more interesting part of his SONA, however, was his veiled swipes at Vice President Jejomar Binay, the standard-bearer of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) for next year elections.He answered Binay's previous tirades that his administration is 'manhid' and 'palpak' by highlighting...
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...For the sixth and final time, President Benigno "PNoy" Aquino III delivered a State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 25, 2015, at Batasan Complex, Quezon City, in front of senators, congressmen, his Cabinet, members of the press, business leaders, diplomats and other very important personalities. The President's final SONA, which marked the opening of the Congress, started at exactly 4:00PM and ended after 2 hours. It earned several rounds of applause from an audience composed lawmakers, government officials, local and international media, dignitaries and other important personalites. PNoy started his speech by showcasing the disparity of his administration to that of Pampanga Representative and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, whereas he mentioned the fertilizer fund scam, the NBN-ZTE anomalous deal, and "Hello Garci" scandal which happened in the previous administration. He then highlighted the major achievements of his 5-year administration under the "Daang Matuwid" thrust, which includes the improved economy and outlook, increased collection of revenues and benefits of his social service programs, including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and PhilHealth. One of the more interesting part of his SONA, however, was his veiled swipes at Vice President Jejomar Binay, the standard-bearer of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) for next year elections. He answered Binay's previous tirades that his administration is 'manhid' and 'palpak'...
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...Highlights and salient points of the SONA: President Aquino mentioned perks for GOCCs, PAGCOR ‘coffee scam’, and secondhand helicopters sold to PNP as brand-new. Aquino cited economic achievements, including the $1 billion loan the Philippines granted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Free education - 4.57 million students who could not go to school before due to poverty are now able to study. 85% of Filipinos are now Philhealth members. Government expanding health services; PhilHealth extends coverage to cancer and leukemia patients. More than 30,000 nurses deployed to over 36,000 barangays. DOST Secretary Mario Montejo and DOH Secretary Enrique Ona lauded for the success of mosquito traps in bringing down the number of dengue cases in the country. Congress urged to to pass sin tax reform bill to raise taxes on cigarettes and liquor. Backlog of over 2 million chairs to be addressed by 2012; backlog of over 66,000 classrooms to be addressed by 2013. The president received applause, standing ovation upon mention of responsible parenthood bill (or RH Bill). State universities and colleges will get a 43.61% budget increase in 2013. TESDA Secretary Joel Villanueva commended for reforms and effective implementation of technical education scholarships and other vital programs. Inherited 8% unemployment rate has reduced to 6.9%. During Aquino’s term, 3.1 million jobs were created. Construction of Bohol airport in Panglao, Legaspi airport in Daraga, and Laguindingan...
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...State of the Nation Address Of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino The purpose of having a SONA is to report the economical stability of our country. But, does our country are now more progressive than before? Do we commit the main goal of the main goal of our president which is the straight path in achieving such ideal state? These questions always come into my mind as I watch and listen to the SONA of our president. Let us all notice the achievements of President Aquino as I summarized his last State of the Nation Address. The president of the Philippines, President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino conducted his most important SONA last July 5, 2015. He started by a peaceful greetings. The Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway ( MCX ) was opened and approved in his administration wherein, they pay 925 million pesos in giving the privilege to make the infrastructure into a reality. President Aquino blames the past administration during the leadership of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He mentioned all the anomalies during the leadership of Arroyo. Based on my own opinion, we blame the part administrations. But instead, as a President, why should you do your first step in order to change that makes our country more progressive? In fact, in politics, there's on perfect administration. It depends on how a President should showcase his promises during his candidacy. Besides, the more he keeps on blaming the past administration, the more he proofs that his leadership wasn't enough. After all, there's no...
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...root of our people's suffering. Our battlecry: where there is no corruption, there will be no poverty," Aquino said. Aquino lauded Commissioner Kim Henares as she spared no tax evader. 380 cases have already been filed against those who attempted to evade taxes. In 2014, the commission's collection went up to P1.3 trillion, this 2015, the collection up to P1.5 trillion.Aquino said the Philippines is now called Asia’s Rising Tiger, Asia’s Rising Star, Asia’s Bright Spot as the country was unanimously deemed investment grade by the most prominent credit rating agencies. According to him, around 80,000 new entrants join our labor force every year.In the manufacturing sector, there's a 3% average growth from 2001-2009, up to 8% from 2010 to 2014. President Aquino claims that our unemployment rate dropped to 6.8% last year and considered as the lowest recorded in a decade.Once again, Aquino highlighted the 'Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program' or 4Ps which now have 4.4 million beneficiaries from 786,523 in 2010. In 2008, there were 2.9 million out of school youth in the country. In 2013, only 1.2 million out of school youth remained.On education sector, PNoy said that Alternative Learning System helped to ensure that even indigenous peoples and street children are not left behind. He also gave update and requirements for K to 12 program - backlogs of...
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...On July 27, 2015, President Benigno “PNoy” Aquino delivered his sixth and final State of the Nation Address, at Batasan Complex, Quezon City, which is considered as his longest SONA. For the past five years, the Philippines made a rapid advancement especially with regards to its economy. It seemed that the Philippine economy reacted positively with PNoy’s “Daang Matuwid”. The Philippines now is slowly climbing the global competitiveness rankings thanks to PNoy’s advocacy to good governance reforms. President Aquino, highlighted his speech with the achievements of his administration including the improved economy and outlook; increased collection of revenues and benefits of his social service programs (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4ps) and PhilHealth), comparing this to the past administration of Macapagal Arroyo including fertilizer fund scam; the NBN-ZTE anomalous deal and "Hello Garci" scandal. In our opinion, President Aquino rightly delivered a summary of what his administration has done to the country. He had to use previous administration's scandals so that the mistakes it incurred will not be repeated. The most unexpected part of his SONA was his indirect speech towards Vice President Jejomar Binay the standard-bearer of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) for next year elections and his presidential endorsement. Our President had dedicated his term on apprehending the corruption in our country. Comparing to the past administration, we can state that the...
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...A Reaction Paper on His Excellence’s 6th State of the Nation Address I The numerous islands of the Philippines lend their attentions on the President’s annual report of the countries status on his State of the Nation Address. Local TV networks, radio stations and the social media served as the instrument for the citizens to listen to what the President is about to convey. Aquino’s 6th and last SONA was delivered last July 27, 2015, highlighted the following issues and affairs. Comparison to the Former Administration After the President’s greetings to the mass, he started pointing out the past administration issues and affairs. He’s still blaming Arroyo’s presidency for the problems the government is facing during his term. He also mentioned scandals and controversy, like the, Fertilizer Fund Scam, NBN ZTE Deal, Hello Garci Scandal, and the Maguindanao massacre, the former government has brought to the country and the troubles that was carried-over to him. The President seemed to expose how corruption worked on the former admin. Appointment of Government Officials In connection with the corruption issues of the previous government, he pointed out what his administration has done during the early years of its term. He gave focus on the appoint of the officials whom stand with integrity and trust and the removal and conviction of some officials of corruption, like ex-CJ Corona and Senators Estrada, Revilla and Enrile. He also gave recognition to those cabinet members...
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...We are pleased to provide the salient points or the highlights of the 2012 SONA speech of President Benigno Aquino III delivered at the Batasang Pambansa on July 23, 2012. These were supplied online by reliable and credible sources; netizens in social networking sites Facebook and Twitter, websites, blogs, and other online fora; but majority of the inputs come from this author. President Aquino started to deliver his report to the nation at 4:04 pm. Highlights and salient points of the SONA: * President Aquino mentioned perks for GOCCs, PAGCOR ‘coffee scam’, and secondhand helicopters sold to PNP as brand-new. * Aquino cited economic achievements, including the $1 billion loan the Philippines granted to the International Monetary Fund(IMF). * Free education - 4.57 million students who could not go to school before due to poverty are now able to study. * 85% of Filipinos are now Philhealth members. * Government expanding health services; PhilHealth extends coverage to cancer and leukemia patients. * More than 30,000 nurses deployed to over 36,000 barangays. * DOST Secretary Mario Montejo and DOH Secretary Enrique Ona lauded for the success of mosquito traps in bringing down the number of dengue cases in the country. * Congress urged to to pass sin tax reform bill to raise taxes on cigarettes and liquor. * Backlog of over 2 million chairs to be addressed by 2012; backlog of over 66,000 classrooms to be addressed by 2013. * The president...
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