President Aquino's SONA 2012

Third State of the Nation Address


"The Philippines is the next Asia's tiger and no longer a joke"

Highlights and reports from  this year's SONA of President Aquino

30,800 nurses have been deployed in rural areas in 11,751 communities.

Promises 43.61 % increase in budget for state universities.

Budget of state universities of colleges to increase by 43.61% - from P26B to P37B.

3.1 Million new jobs opened from 2010 -12.

New infrastructures like airports, LRT line Cavite extension projects and NLEX -SLEX Connection to shorten travel time.

Possible of 10 million tourists to visit the country by 2016.

Department of agriculture: in due time we can now export rice.  16,756,000 liters of coconut juice exported.


1.3million pesos allocated  for energy/electricity connections to some communities.

Lessen  crime rates

P28 Billion for AFP modernization Program.

Ramon Alcaraz the next Hamilton class cutter.

2 "C130" by January 2013 , 4 combat helicopters and 10 attack helicopters.

Eliminated ghost ARMM voters.

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Housing and learning centers for badjaos built.

Additional P5,000 Monthly GSIS Pension.

Estimated P35,000 Performance-based incentives for government employees.

Continuous investments in the country.

Philippines - China panatag Shoal issue.

Calls the case against former president Arroyo justice. He also calls the recent decision to impeach (we cannot forgive and forget we need justice)

SONA ito ng sambayanang Pilipino.
"POSIBLE NA ANG DATING IMPOSIBLE"


For me, the President is really doing well (his duties) and delivered the SONA excellently  and I believe in him that the change starts to each and everyone. We, as an individual has a great impact in changing our country into a better place to live, the president is just the head of the state or a country not a superhero that can answer and grant everyone's needs.  It takes a lot of years for one country to get up and "I" myself as a simple individual can feel it that our country is on its way to be the BEST. Instead of blaming one another why don't we just perform our duties as a good citizen of the Philippines if we really want "good life".  I recommend everyone to read 12 little things to help the Philippines (Alexander Lacson). 


These are the 12 little things:
1. Follow traffic rules. Follow the law.
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
3. Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino.
4. When you talk to others, especially foreigners speak positively about us and our   country.
5. Respect your traffic officer, policeman and soldier.
6. Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
7. Support your church.
8. During elections, do your solemn duty.
9. Pay your employees well.
10. Pay your taxes.
11. Adopt a scholar or a poor child.
12 Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.

You may read the complete SONA here