The 46 topics Benigno Aquino III talked about
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on July 27 delivered his sixth and last State of the Nation Address. Here are the 46 topics he talked about in his last speech before Congress:
1. Stopped the culture of “wangwang” since he assumed his post as president
2. Inauguration of the Cavite-Muntinlupa Expressway; private sector’s willingness working with the government in public-private partnerships
3. Previous administration’s ‘false achievements’ and anomalies
4. Decision to run as president after the death of his mother, former President Corazon Aquino
5. Resignation of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona
6. Appointment of competent public officials to government posts
7. Increased revenues of government-owned and controlled corporations
8. Improved tax collections by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, poised to collect P1.5 trillion in 2015, with 380 tax evasion cases filed; gave credit to BIR Commissioner Kim Henares
9. Raised the budget reenactments done by the previous administration compared to his administration’s timely annual passage of the General Appropriations Act
10. Country’s improvement in global competitiveness, fast growth of the Philippine economy; investment grade credit ratings
11. Only 15 labor strikes during his administration; gave credit to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz
12. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program beneficiaries now at 4.4 million
13. Number of out-of-school youth went down by 1.7 million
14. Alleged leakage in the Conditional Cash Transfer program was based on 2009 figures, a year before he assumed office
15. Additional investment in education within the proposed 2016 budget
16. Defense of K to 12; Training for Work Scholarship program; improved lives of graduates from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA); gave credit to TESDA chief Joel Villanueva
17. 89.4 million Filipinos are now covered by PhilHealth
18. 78 per cent of target achieved by the Sitio Electrification Program
19. Lifting of aviation limits die to improved aviation safety; more long-haul flights to and from the Philippines
20. Meeting certification standards for seamen
21. MRT woes brought about by private contractor; additional trains and rehabilitation program for escalators underway
22. Modernisation program for the Armed Forces of the Philippines – five C-130s, three C-295 medium lift transports, two C-212 light lift transports; landing crafts for rescue and clearing operations; various aircraft, seacraft, arms and equipment to defend the country’s territorial integrity
23. 1:1 police-to-pistol ratio for the Philippine National Police, along with 2,523 procured patrol jeeps; 577 utility vehicles; 12,399 handheld radios; 30,136 long firearms, among others
24. Praise for Oplan Lambat Sibat, an anti-criminality drive led by Interior Secretary Mar Roxas. 163,000 suspects caught; 1,000 gangs neutralised; crime rate falling down in Metro Manila; neutralisation of high-profile targets
25. Raising combat pay and subsistence allowance for police personnel
26. Infrastructure projects completed in different areas of the country, including new bridges, roads, flood control projects even in areas led by non-allies of the administration
27. Need to retrofit Guadalupe bridge
28. 10 awarded, 13 ongoing and 27 public-private partnerships in the pipeline
29. Philippines first in Asia, second worldwide in terms of job optimism
30. Car sales 27 per cent up in 2014
31. European Commission removed the Philippine fishing industry from the blacklist
32. Call for solons to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law
33. Call for the passage of the rationalisation of fiscal incentives; unified personnel pension reform bill; 2016 General Appropriations Act
34. Push for the passage anti-dynasty law
35. Thanked the Congress for the passage of key legislation
36. Recalled the sacrifice of his parents, former Sen. Benigno Aquino and former President Corazon Aquino
37. Thanked Cabinet members, government appointees, other officials and staff for their service
38. Recognition of religious leaders and other citizens who have contributed to the country
39. Thanked his own family
40. Thanked Filipinos, saying, “Napakalaking karangalan ang pamunuan po kayong lahat.”
41. Raised the need to continue reforms during his administration
42. Government’s adherence to the rule of law in the West Philippine Sea dispute, despite China’s might
43. Modernization of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
44. From 2010-2014, the Philippines posted an average of 6.2-per cent gross domestic product growth
45. Warned against the return to “crooked path” in light of the upcoming elections, saying his reforms can be undone by a single election
46. Asked for forgiveness amid the shortcomings of the administration
Link to the full speech here (in Tagalog)
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on July 27 delivered his sixth and last State of the Nation Address. Here are the 46 topics he talked about in his last speech before Congress: 1. Stopped the culture of "wangwang" since he assumed his post as president 2. Inauguration of the Cavite-Muntinlupa Expressway; private sector's willingness working with the government in public-private partnerships 3. Previous administration's 'false achievements' and anomalies 4. Decision to run as president after the death of his mother, former President Corazon Aquino 5. Resignation of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona 6. Appointment of competent...
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on July 27 delivered his sixth and last State of the Nation Address. Here are the 46 topics he talked about in his last speech before Congress:
1. Stopped the culture of “wangwang” since he assumed his post as president
2. Inauguration of the Cavite-Muntinlupa Expressway; private sector’s willingness working with the government in public-private partnerships
3. Previous administration’s ‘false achievements’ and anomalies
4. Decision to run as president after the death of his mother, former President Corazon Aquino
5. Resignation of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona
6. Appointment of competent public officials to government posts
7. Increased revenues of government-owned and controlled corporations
8. Improved tax collections by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, poised to collect P1.5 trillion in 2015, with 380 tax evasion cases filed; gave credit to BIR Commissioner Kim Henares
9. Raised the budget reenactments done by the previous administration compared to his administration’s timely annual passage of the General Appropriations Act
10. Country’s improvement in global competitiveness, fast growth of the Philippine economy; investment grade credit ratings
11. Only 15 labor strikes during his administration; gave credit to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz
12. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program beneficiaries now at 4.4 million
13. Number of out-of-school youth went down by 1.7 million
14. Alleged leakage in the Conditional Cash Transfer program was based on 2009 figures, a year before he assumed office
15. Additional investment in education within the proposed 2016 budget
16. Defense of K to 12; Training for Work Scholarship program; improved lives of graduates from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA); gave credit to TESDA chief Joel Villanueva
17. 89.4 million Filipinos are now covered by PhilHealth
18. 78 per cent of target achieved by the Sitio Electrification Program
19. Lifting of aviation limits die to improved aviation safety; more long-haul flights to and from the Philippines
20. Meeting certification standards for seamen
21. MRT woes brought about by private contractor; additional trains and rehabilitation program for escalators underway
22. Modernisation program for the Armed Forces of the Philippines – five C-130s, three C-295 medium lift transports, two C-212 light lift transports; landing crafts for rescue and clearing operations; various aircraft, seacraft, arms and equipment to defend the country’s territorial integrity
23. 1:1 police-to-pistol ratio for the Philippine National Police, along with 2,523 procured patrol jeeps; 577 utility vehicles; 12,399 handheld radios; 30,136 long firearms, among others
24. Praise for Oplan Lambat Sibat, an anti-criminality drive led by Interior Secretary Mar Roxas. 163,000 suspects caught; 1,000 gangs neutralised; crime rate falling down in Metro Manila; neutralisation of high-profile targets
25. Raising combat pay and subsistence allowance for police personnel
26. Infrastructure projects completed in different areas of the country, including new bridges, roads, flood control projects even in areas led by non-allies of the administration
27. Need to retrofit Guadalupe bridge
28. 10 awarded, 13 ongoing and 27 public-private partnerships in the pipeline
29. Philippines first in Asia, second worldwide in terms of job optimism
30. Car sales 27 per cent up in 2014
31. European Commission removed the Philippine fishing industry from the blacklist
32. Call for solons to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law
33. Call for the passage of the rationalisation of fiscal incentives; unified personnel pension reform bill; 2016 General Appropriations Act
34. Push for the passage anti-dynasty law
35. Thanked the Congress for the passage of key legislation
36. Recalled the sacrifice of his parents, former Sen. Benigno Aquino and former President Corazon Aquino
37. Thanked Cabinet members, government appointees, other officials and staff for their service
38. Recognition of religious leaders and other citizens who have contributed to the country
39. Thanked his own family
40. Thanked Filipinos, saying, “Napakalaking karangalan ang pamunuan po kayong lahat.”
41. Raised the need to continue reforms during his administration
42. Government’s adherence to the rule of law in the West Philippine Sea dispute, despite China’s might
43. Modernization of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
44. From 2010-2014, the Philippines posted an average of 6.2-per cent gross domestic product growth
45. Warned against the return to “crooked path” in light of the upcoming elections, saying his reforms can be undone by a single election
46. Asked for forgiveness amid the shortcomings of the administration
Link to the full speech here (in Tagalog)
