Sin Tax Highlighted on Aquino SONA 2012
In his third and much-applauded State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Aquino highlighted the critical need for sin tax reforms. Aquino stated that the bill, which is expected to generate an additional 32 billion upon its enactment, will provide much-needed funds for the administration’s universal health care program. He also stressed that [...]
Reaction Summary of Aquino SONA 2012
By Judaline F. Partlow and Maricar Aranas A cross-section of the Dumaguete community on Monday commended the administration of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III for the accomplishments earned over the past year even as they expressed hopes of more good things to come for the country. The varying sentiments were aired after the President delivered [...]
Military Reaction on President Aquino SONA 2012
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday lauded President Benigno S. Aquino III’s commitment to further upgrade and acquire new equipment for the military. “We are indeed very grateful for the continued and unprecedented support of our present Commander-in-Chief to the modernization and capability upgrade program of the AFP. The realization of the [...]
Benigno Aquino SONA 2012
Senator Edgardo J. Angara is expecting President Benigno S. Aquino III to mention the government’s achievements in economy, education, healthcare and agricultural productivity in his third State-of-the- Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. “First quarter growth was strong. We are just one notch below attaining investment grade for the first time ever. The unemployment rate also [...]
Reaction to Pnoy Sona 2012
After going through several drafts and countless hours of revising and re-writing, President Benigno S. Aquino III is finally ready to deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the opening of the Joint Session of the 15th Congress at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said. [...]
Reaction to Pres Aquino SONA 2012
President Benigno Aquino III on Monday called his third state of the nation address (SONA) a “SONA of the Filipino nation” as he thanked those who have helped in bringing positive change in government. “I remember well those early days when we first started working. I was keenly aware of the heavy burdens we would [...]