In his speech, the government meant well. There was no admission of any major problems in the system, and nothing about what is eating the country from the inside and out: corruption.
All of the funds, according to the president, the funds went to the places they are supposed to go. There are new fighter jets, helicopters and a landing ship. There are also new weapons for soldiers and police officers alike. Respondents and relief workers were quick during disaster situations. The education has been widespread all over the country that our natives are now sent to school.
This administration deserves a lot of credit for what it has done for the country. It is now at investment rate, the economy is flourishing, and there are no bloody conflicts or horrendous kidnappings. Plans for road development and improvements, housing, schools, and other infrastructure are underway.
This SONA is the president’s fifth, the second to the last, and filipinos are expecting him to discuss more about what is happening now – impeachment complaints because of DAP, territorial disputes, pork barrel scam, energy problems and more. It is all very superficial. Despite the improvements, there are matters deep in the crevices of the system greatly affecting the country that have been left unmentioned. There are many comparisons between his administration and the old, and most of all, there is lot of spite expressed from his attackers. We appreciate the positivity and the improvements but sheer avoidance of more pressing matters is not a development in any form.
Also, we are irked by the frequency of Kris Aquino’s appearance. She looked like she was watching heavy teledrama with her emotional crumpled face and notable tissue