First things first!

     

   
  In the 4^th State of the Nation Address of President Benigno Simeon “ Noynoy” Aquino III , he mentioned again his promise “daang matuwid" tungo sa pag-asenso ng Pilipinas.

          He started his speech few minutes before four o’clock in the afternoon last July 22, 2013 at the Plenary Hall, House of Representatives or more commonly known as Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City. His speech was long and full of data. He started his SONA by acknowledging the support provided by the people in his administration, including the winning of the nine senators whom he campaigned last May 2013 election.

          He said, the continuous increase of “ allies that will paddle in one or single direction” will help for the continuation of its objectives for the government. PNOY mentioned in his SONA about the projects/achievements of his administration in the past year. This includes the increasing of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) rate from 6.8% in 2012 to 7.8% in the first quarter of 2013, increase in the employment rate of those who graduated in TESDA, the escalation of those who are benefited in Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Project, the implementation of K to 12 education system that aims to raise the quality of education, lowering of the level of rice importation, the expansion of the Z Benefit package of PhilHealth, the advancement of Project Noah and many more.

           As a summary, the president talked about his so much wanted change of old governance that dealt with the abuse of authorities caused by dominant public officials and employees. He wanted a straight path walk of life for every Filipino.     But honestly, I can say that PNOY was very boastful in his SONA not because I don't like him but he presented all of his accomplishments although some are not that really true.One of the reasons is that some people are still launching rallies against him because according to them, he has not yeat fulfilled all of his sweet promises.

        The SONA is now implanted to our minds and could never be erased, not the words but the things we experienced through the past year. We still hope for the change he promise. We need our Boss.