...SONA (philstar.com) Updated July 28, 2010 12:00 AM | | President Aquino arrives at the Music Room of Malacañang to meet the ambassadors of Switzerland, Chile and Cambodia yesterday. WILLY PEREZ MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) was “deficient, defective, and divisive,” meant to lower the expectations of Filipinos on his capacity to run the country, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said yesterday.In his “counter-SONA,” the opposition lawmaker said Mr. Aquino’s SONA was generally a partisan press release, not a blueprint for development and policy direction, as minority lawmakers had expected.“(It was) a complaint sheet, a compendium of motherhood statements and a continuation of campaign rhetoric,” he said.Lagman said his counter-SONA sought to correct Mr. Aquino’s allegations against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.?The House minority had waited to be informed of Mr. Aquino’s legislative agenda, he added. ?Lagman said instead of presenting a roadmap on policies and programs, the President gave a discourse on inherited problems that overwhelm him and painted an atmosphere of woe with very tentative and deficient solutions.?“The SONA was bereft of specifics or particulars,” he said.“His proposals were virtually hanging in the air and most probably, he expected Congress to fill in the blanks.“Or was it purposely vague or ‘safe’ so that the people could not hold him accountable for a concrete program once it fails?”?Lagman said...
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...The much-anticipated SONA 2016 started at exactly 4:07 in the afternoon and concluded after 1 hour and 32 minutes (5:39 p.m.). The Duterte's speech made a history for the longest first SONA. Analysts said that it was sincere, entertaining and compassionate. RELATED STORIES * Full Text and Transcript: President Duterte SONA 2016 speech (English, Tagalog) * FULL VIDEO REPLAY: President Duterte SONA 2016 * President Duterte SONA 2016 makes history [summary] Before the SONA, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar underscored, “It is a very powerful speech personally written by the President that will awaken the patriot in every Filipino.” True to his words, the Duterte SONA has strong message of change for the Filipinos. Be guided with our review and analysis of President Duterte's SONA 2016. Students may use this as reference for making a reaction paper: "I will not waste time dwelling on past sins. Vindictiveness is not in my system," President Duterte opened his speech. On fighting against criminality and corruption, Duterte said it will be relentless. He promised not to stop until the last drug lord. He encouraged the police officers and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) to do their job. "On this quest, I will put at stake my honor, my life and presidency," the president said. Duterte emphasized that human rights must uplift dignity. On terrorism, the president said the administration will strengthen coordination with Indonesia and Malaysia...
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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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...Over 100 rounds of applause received by the Republic of the Philippines President Benigno Simeon Aquino III when he delivered his one and a half third State of the Nation Address at the Batasan Pambansa Complex, July 23. The well-applauded forty pages speech of PNoy had undergone a lot of revisions more than seven drafts that entitled, “Report kay Boss”. President Aquino once again faced the country and show the people what has been changed since being elected 2010.The third and the last SONA of PNoy before the ELECTION 2013 highlights the positive changes, accomplishments of his administration made in the past 2 years and the plans for the rest of his term. President Aquino talks about the nightmares of the lost decades. Though, not mention the name of former President Arroyo he still alluded to remind people of what his administration had to reckon. He cited the anomalies in the Northrail Project. He said that an expensive project that became even more expensive after the renegotiation and the higher cost came with fewer public benefits. And the debts incurred from that project are now being called in. “Nothing is impossible to a united Filipino nation”. He noted. Some of the improvements and plans of Pnoy’s administrations are: Relief Goods and Rescue Operation are now ready before the calamity/storms arrives. The disasters preparedness has improved. PNoy receives a long applause after saying that the country is now a creditor nation because Filipinos always borrowed...
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...Reaction Paper *Discuss or analyze the theatrical aspect. The play performed by the PHILMARTS was entitled “Romeo and Juliet”. It was not really that good. I may sound rude, but I am just being honest. Especially because of it’s failed costumes and acts. I am seated on the first line at the front, that’s why I have seen most of their mistakes. One of those is their costumes. Some of their costumes look like rushed when chosen. Some are like shoe covers, and doesn’t match their outfits. And the women’s dresses are inappropriate, and don’t match with those of the guys’ outfits. They look like they are from different time: the women are from the present, and the guys are from the past. It is because of the designs of their dresses, which doesn’t match with each other. Their dubbing was also bad because they don’t have right timing with the voice. It is also disappointing to know that there are many important scenes that are not included in the play. They just focused on the romantic scenes of Romeo and Juliet. They did that maybe because they think that such scenes are the ones that the students are waiting for. Especially because we are 4th year students, and maybe they also think that those are the only scenes that can make us shout, or excited. But they are wrong, because not all students are easily aroused by those kinds of scenes. And with their actions, it makes it look like they are seeing themselves as really good-looking people. ...
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...| Insurance a system of spreading the risk of one to the shoulders of many. It is a contract whereby the insurers, on receipt of a consideration known as premium, agree to indemnify the insured against losses arising out of certain specified unforeseen contingencies or perils insured against.Insurance is not a new business in Bangladesh. Almost a century back, during British rule in India, some insurance companies started transacting business, both life and general, in Bengal. Insurance business gained momentum in East Pakistan during 1947-1971, when 49 insurance companies transacted both life and general insurance schemes. These companies were of various origins British, Australian, Indian, West Pakistani and local. Ten insurance companies had their head offices in East Pakistan, 27 in West Pakistan, and the rest elsewhere in the world. These were mostly limited liability companies. Some of these companies were specialised in dealing in a particular class of business, while others were composite companies that dealt in more than one class of business.The government of Bangladesh nationalised insurance industry in 1972 by the Bangladesh Insurance (Nationalisation) Order 1972. By virtue of this order, save and except postal life insurance and foreign life insurance companies, all 49 insurance companies and organisations transacting insurance business in the country were placed in the public sector under five corporations. These corporations were: the Jatiya Bima Corporation...
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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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...Maurice John A. Gines BSIT - 3 Interested Filipino citizens have again witnessed another annual report from President Benigno Simeon Aquino III on July 23, 2012. The latest State of the Nation Address highlighted the string of efforts of the Aquino administration to showcase the difference it has made since it assumed governance in 2010. The president collectively pointed out numerous achievements and key measures related to the economy, health, education, employment, infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, energy, police, national defense, peace process, environment and natural resources, salary/pension, territorial claims, and the fight against corruption. I believe that one of the strong points of the report include the indigent coverage of PhilHealth since it extends to Filipinos who does not have the means to seek medical help and it may potentially reduce the reasons to commit crimes in order to get money for medical attention. Another positive aspect of the report is the creation of LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension which can potentially resolve traffic congestion in Las Pinas, Paranaque, and Cavite that equates lesser time wasted in heavy traffic. The SLEX/NLEX connection also offers a faster transit time not only for people on vacation but also allow more productivity for businesses that are based on product delivery across provinces. It is also good to know of a notable increase in rice production and reduction in rice import that reflects stability in food production...
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...3rd State of the Nation Address President Aquino delivered his third annual report to the nation, telling his “bosses” the people that significant changes have been achieved “because in unity nothing is impossible.” In his State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered in Filipino and which lasted for about one-and-a-half hours, the President also assured the people that the fight against corruption would ensure fair justice and prove that “there are no poor where there are no corrupt in government.” He said the people should not just “forgive and forget” as he recited a list of gains achieved by his administration because of proper allocation of resources. Aquino, who won on a platform of people power and volunteerism in 2010, also took the opportunity to rouse the people from apathy and make them participate more actively in improving their lives. “I stand before you today as the face of a government that knows you as its boss and draws its strength from you. I am only here to narrate the changes that you yourselves have made possible,” he said. “I repeat: what was once thought impossible is now possible. I stand before you today and tell you: This is not my SONA. You made this happen. This is the SONA of the Filipino nation,” he said. The President had been saying he is bent on making growth inclusive – meaning to make every Filipino feel the effects of economic developments brought about by better governance. His campaign two years ago was anchored on this platform...
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...President Benigno S. Aquino III or commonly referred to as “Pnoy” delivered his fourth annual State of the Nation Address in Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City on July 22, 2013 with the theme, “Sa Gitna ng Daang Matuwid.” The midterm SONA marked his third year in presidency and opened the 16th Congress in a joint session of both houses. The annual address started at exactly 4:03 PM and ended at 5:46 PM. It was the longest SONA he had given so far, earning 88 rounds of applause from Senators, Congressmen, government officials, local and international media and other dignitaries and important personalities in the country. The SONA this year was about PNoy and his administration’s achievements like approval of the Sin Tax Reform Law and “Responsible Parenthood Law” (RH Law), reforms in Education System(K-12), Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), increase in number of TESDA graduates, increase in Philhealth enrolles from 62% to 81% with improved benefits and many more. But according to critics or analysts, President Aquino did not mention solid agenda on how he will lead us to his 'daang matuwid' campaign until 2016. Nancy Binay highlights that Pnoy didn't include on his speech ways to improve employment rate in the country. In spite of the gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2012 and various economic reform programs of Aquino government for his three years in the Palace, Philippines still has the worst unemployment rate in Asia. In my own opinion, President...
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...Aquino recalled the issues of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (PGMA) administration that were inherited to him before his term in 2010 such as 'Hello Garci'scandal, ZTE-NBN deal, MWSS bonus, Maguindanao massacre, and NFA anomalies. The president boasts his accomplishments in fighting corruption and poverty under his "Daang Matuwid" campaign and trumpeted economic gains. "The reforms we have sown along the Straight Path will bear an even more bountiful harvest in the future," Aquino said. "Corruption was the 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...
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...Highlights: * The joint session of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives has been called to order at exactly 4pm. * President Aquino started to deliver this 4th SONA at 4:03 pm. * Aquino said it’s his fourth SONA, 2 more remaining. He said he is aware of the challenges facing his leadership. * The President hailed domination of Team PNoy senatorial bets in the 2013 elections. * He cited the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and increase in number of TESDA graduates. * He said the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program will cover families with high school students, not just elementary pupils, starting next year. * Aquino mentioned DepEd secretary Armin Luistro, adding that classroom shortage will be addressed by the education department within the year. * The President said rice self-sufficiency and coconut intercropping, which will boost agricultural growth, are among the administration’s targets. There will be 434 sites for coconut intercropping. * Aquino mentioned Hacienda Luisita, saying determination of lots for beneficiaries started last week. * PhilHealth enrolees, he said, increased from 62% to 81%; benefits were also enhanced. * This year, multi-hazard zone mapping was finished while geohazard mapping of Metro Manila to be completed by next year. * The perennial problem of Metro Manila flooding has been addressed. P6.2 Billion has been allocated for flood control in Metro Manila. * 9,377 housing...
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...7/26/2016 7/26/2016 DONITA JOIE C. BAGGAS DONITA JOIE C. BAGGAS State of the Nation Address 2016 (SONA) of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte State of the Nation Address 2016 (SONA) of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte President Roa Duterte delivered on Monday, July 25, 2016 his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in front of lawmakers and guest at Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City. The much-anticipated SONA 2016 took 1 hour and 32 minutes, President Duterte’s speech made history as first longest SONA. The President discussed the present economic, political and social condition of the country as well as the accomplishments and plans of his administration to change the Philippines. In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Duterte laid down measures his administration plans to implement to push the economy forward, even as he continued to focus on his campaign against drugs and lawlessness. As part of our reaction paper on the Economic aspect of President Duterte’s SONA, listed below are the following economic condition and his plans for the country that he stated during the SONA; * Investing in human capital to ensure equal access to economic opportunities. * Retaining the sound macro fundamentals already laid in place. * Addressing the bottlenecks in business registration and processing, streamlining investment applications process, and integrating the services of various government offices. * Out-of-the box financing packages...
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...government in Batasang Pambansa Complex. SONA this year were focused on the achievements of the government on his term such as approval of the Sin Tax Reform Law and “Responsible Parenthood Law” (RH Law), reforms in Education System (K-12), Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), increase in number of TESDA graduates, increase in Philhealth enrolles from 62% to 81% and improved benefits, allocation of P6.2 billion for flood control in Metro Manila, completion of 9,377 housing units for Typhoon Sendong victims, 63% reduction in number of private armed groups, 21.4 increase in foreign tourist arrivals in 2012 and 7.8% GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth during the first quarter of 2013. In his SONA, Aquino commended his cabinet members saying that his cabinet members are “sacrificing to help transform our nation”. He saluted DFA Secretary Alberto Del Rosario who led the repatriation of some 20,000 Filipinos from Libya. The whole SONA lasted for almost 2 hours. The President was applauded 90 times, stammered 35 times, and coughed 8 times, according to a radio report. I have noticed that the President failed to mention the Freedom of Information Bill, which was in the Congress for so many years and up to now is not yet passed. This must be one of the priority bills that must be passed to prove to the whole nation that this government is really aiming for transparency. Another thing that is noticeable in President Aquino’s SONA, even from the 1st to the 4th is that he acknowledges...
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...Rochellin Adesna BSBA 3 July 29, 2013 FM 19(Public Finance or Elective) STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS OF HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT BENIGNO S. AQUINO III President Aquino on Monday, July 22, 2013 delivered his fourth state of the nation address (SONA). It was Pnoy’s longest SONA so far but has been applauded less frequently compared to last year. SONA this year were focused on the achievements of the government on his term such as approval of the Sin Tax Reform Law and “ Responsible Parenthood Law”( RH Law), reforms in Education System(K-12), Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program(4Ps), increase in number of TESDA graduates, increase in Phil Health enrollees from 62% to 81% and improved benefits, allocation of P 6.2 Billion for flood control in Metro Manila, completion of 9,377 housing units for typhoon Sendong victims, 63% reduction in number of private armed groups, 21.4 increase in foreign tourists arrivals in 2012 and 7.85 GDP(Gross Domestic Product) growth the first quarter of 2013. However, it also highlights some of the changes to hike SSS contributions and train fares. “We believe that it is time to amend the SSS Pension Scheme. We must establish measures that remedy the outflow of funds. If we add 0.6% to the contribution rate, it will immediately deduct P 141 billion from the unfunded liability, “Aquino said. Pnoy said the need to reform pension Scheme is necessary to avoid depletion of SSS funds in the next 28...
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