STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS 2012

                 Ever goggled in your mind the thought  of change? Or even stood  in your own might’s to be heard? Even just to say that you care and that change isn’t it only a dream, but a reality that we may live in.

One man stood against a thousand saying that he attained change, and he wasn’t alone.

                His Excellency, President Benigno Simeon Cojuanco Aquino III of the Philippines, delivered his third State Of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Session hall of the house of representatives, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City on July 23, 2012.

I remember in his 2^nd speech, he cited his accomplishments so far as of being elected as the new President of the Philippines 2010. P-Noy used the wang-wang to symbolize abuse of authorities. He also mentioned the increase in stock markets and upgraded credit ratings. And also revived the confidence of investors in the energy sectors. There was also the implementation of zero-based budgeting including the taxes that were spent to where they should be. President Noy-Noy pointed out the improvements of Phil Health beneficiaries not only that were improvements of TESDA, DepEd and CHED curricular to address employment demands but also the anomalies of the past Administrations were pointed out. And at the end ef his speech, he said: “Buhay na buhay na ang Pilipinas at ang Pilipino”

Now on his 3^rd State Of The Nation Address (SONA) our President mentioned about the North Rail contract—an expensive project that became even more expensive after renegotiation. Ironically, the higher cost came with fewer public benefits; a fleet of 19 train sets was reduced to three, and the number of stations, from five to two. Also about the roads. When the roads are properly paved. President Aquino mentioned about the relief goods that are ready even before the storm arrives. That all the rescue teams are always ready. Our President said that Philippines are now a rich country. Why? Because our financial status is increasing. He also cited the Filipinos who are now unemployed. He said that the number of poor youth that can’t afford to go to school, the TESDA had a project to have an scholarship.  He also said that the financial status of the Government employees will be increase. He proudly said that Philippines is now changing.

                At the end of his speech he said that; “this is not my SONA. You made this happen. This is the SONA of the Filipino nation.”

                   MABUHAY!!

-lede :)