Reaction
SONA 2013: REACTION PAPER
State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual address made by the president with regarding to the status of our nation, the accomplishments he made and his plan for the future of our country. Last Monday, July 22, 2013 President Benigno Aquino III made his 4th SONA at Batasang Pambansa Complex. In his SONA he discussed a lot of things regarding to the economics initiatives, peace and welfare and tackling of corruption.
For me President Benigno Aquino III did a good job addressing his SONA last Monday. I know he is dedicated to help our country to be progressive one of course with the help of every Filipino. To be a progressive country, a particular country must attain peace and welfare of its constituents and high economic growth. These things are what our president is trying to accomplish to our country. While reading his SONA, I felt happy because despite of the numerous problems has been encountered by our country, there are still improvements in our nation. President Aquino cited economic achievements including the increase of GDP growth. He said 7.8% GDP growth during the third quarter of 2013 and it was the “highest recorded growth” in Southeast Asia. He also said that there is an increase of the number of tourists visited the country. He is very confident at the year 2016 more tourists will come. Well it is really a good news for our economy and for everyone. He also cited about the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program ( 4Ps) which helps many poor families, and the increase of TESDA graduates. Such programs helps those people who didn’t have enough money to sustained their basic needs and those who cannot afford their studies. It was so nice to know that our government is making alternative ways to remove poverty in our country. But we all know it is not enough to solve this kind of dilemma because not only the government could break this poverty, but it is us who can solve it. Like what PNOY said “Government has been
State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual address made by the president with regarding to the status of our nation, the accomplishments he made and his plan for the future of our country. Last Monday, July 22, 2013 President Benigno Aquino III made his 4th SONA at Batasang Pambansa Complex. In his SONA he discussed a lot of things regarding to the economics initiatives, peace and welfare and tackling of corruption.
For me President Benigno Aquino III did a good job addressing his SONA last Monday. I know he is dedicated to help our country to be progressive one of course with the help of every Filipino. To be a progressive country, a particular country must attain peace and welfare of its constituents and high economic growth. These things are what our president is trying to accomplish to our country. While reading his SONA, I felt happy because despite of the numerous problems has been encountered by our country, there are still improvements in our nation. President Aquino cited economic achievements including the increase of GDP growth. He said 7.8% GDP growth during the third quarter of 2013 and it was the “highest recorded growth” in Southeast Asia. He also said that there is an increase of the number of tourists visited the country. He is very confident at the year 2016 more tourists will come. Well it is really a good news for our economy and for everyone. He also cited about the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program ( 4Ps) which helps many poor families, and the increase of TESDA graduates. Such programs helps those people who didn’t have enough money to sustained their basic needs and those who cannot afford their studies. It was so nice to know that our government is making alternative ways to remove poverty in our country. But we all know it is not enough to solve this kind of dilemma because not only the government could break this poverty, but it is us who can solve it. Like what PNOY said “Government has been