Friday, August 8, 2014

SONA 2014

5th State of the Nation Address
President Benigno Aquino III

                As time goes by, a nation becomes stronger or weaker. It needs someone to lead and guide its people towards success. And its success is the wealth and excellency of its people.

                Last July 28, 2014, in the Philippines, President Benigno Aquino III delivered his 5th State of the Nations Address (SONA) at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. Former President Fidel V. Ramos, Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senate President Franklin Drilon, other officials of the government, well-known people and media-men were present to witness the SONA of President Aquino.

                In his SONA, he said that the Filipinos are worth fighting for. And because of that, he mentioned different success of his administration and the different agencies.

                For the Department of Education, 66% of the Training-for-work Scholarship beneficiaries are already on job while the remaining 34% is still looking for something and they are being helped by the TESDA. He also forenamed the programs and works of other agencies and even got especial mentions to the cabinet secretaries like Secretary Babes Singson and Secretary Linda Baldoz, and their companions in doing those projects.

                He is also planning a P2.606 trillion budget for the next year.

What I had noticed is that, he just stated to all of us his success. But what the people also want to know is, what is already happening? We all want an update about our current issues because Filipinos don’t want to sit back and relax while their taxes are being corrupted by the people whom once we have laid our trusts. We want our answers about the dirtiness of these people. The Filipinos can’t wait  to have their justice!

                Why does he only informed us minimal information for the Department of Education? This is where everything started. This is where a youth’s being is mold and where you begin to step for a better future. Many schools are lacking facilities and equipment for learning. Because we students need these materials so we can earn our gems and gold easier than waiting for like forever. Everyone wants a better future.


                After the SONA, I am satisfied to his reports but most probably not too happy about not discussing the PDAF Scam, and the Disbursement Acceleration Program. The Filipinos were expecting for him to at least say something about the current issues in the economy of the Philippines.

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