Our President, Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III gave his speech or State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 25, 2011 at the Plenary Hall, House of Representatives or more commonly known as Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City. Long before President Aquino began his speech, a lot of Filipinos were already outcrying their urges and feelings about PNoy's first year in service.
The SONA of Pnoy became a National Phenomenon for the short time that it was broadcasted live on national television through the different major television networks such as GMA and ABS-CBN. A lot of people were able to watch PNoy as he gave his SONA. But there are still those who weren't able to watch because of their jobs and students who still have their classes.
For me, the second SONA of PNoy was a hodge-podge of mixed reactions. It is true that PNoy have done a lot for the betterment and rise of our country, the Philippines. But are his efforts enough to feed the poor? Are his projects effective in giving the poverty-stricken Filipinos a chance of a better life? Are what he have done enough? No. Though he has done some, his efforts for his first year in service are in my opinion lacking. Yes he has banned the use of "Wang-wang", yes he has stopped corruption and yes he has helped. But has he kept his promises?
My insight is that the first year of PNoy was a 'rehabilitation' process to rise Philippines from the pits it has fallen into because of the past Administration. Through his SONA, he proclaimed that we now have a stable Stock Exchange averaging 4000 units, we are almost at the investment rate, the number of no-work people lessened. It was also said there that new projects will be made for the betterment of the Filipino race, while those money-draining, corrupt-handled projects will be banned so that the money will be used for more practical purposes such as raising the salary of government employed people, starting housing projects for those who need them, and educational programs for the literacy of all Filipino children.
For me, PNoy tried to persuade us that the past problems are gone, that he has done a lot. But alas, it is an irony. For he has done only a few compared to what he must do. Is PNoy an effective president? Yes. Is he the most effective? Probably not. But we still have to wait, there are still 5 SONAs to go, 5 more years for PNoy to make a difference, 5 more years to help the Filipino race.
His SONA message is good and can bring our country new hope in the coming years.
ReplyDeleteIt’s inspiring because P-Noy projects sincerity in dealing with irresponsible, corrupt officials.It’s also an urgent call for positive change and a challenge to our government officials to be honest and responsible in handling people’s money.
P-Noy was very straightforward in telling the truth. I was truly amazed when he narrated the many anomalies of the previous administration and PGMA’s cabal. I look forward to his next SONA and I hope that by then his promises would be fulfilled.