
July 23, 2012 when President Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III had his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered at the Session Hall of the House of the Representatives, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. I wasn't able to watch him deliver that day so I read his speech through Internet as remedy.
As I go on with my reading, I got my eyes widen up. I have this can't-believe-expression. Its unbelievable that Philippines is taking its way to progress and prosperity. According to him,even one of the leaders of ASEAN 100 said that we may even become "ASIA'S NEXT TIGER".
Up to now, he kept on calling Filipinos his BOSS. In every improvement of every Filipino life, he claims that its because they are the ones behind it not him whenever they thank him for it.
In his SONA, he mentioned about the development of the Philippines under his administration for the past 2 years. I can sense progress because of the positive changes occurred in economy, health, etc. I salute him again to his statement that has a thought of CRITICISM was built first during his starting career because people thought he's doing nothing. But he has behind the scenes. In other words, people don't appreciate the good ones but the negative ones. Philippines' achievements presented was great. Epically awesome. How I wish this will pursue to our star. To aim what we deserve to be.
Aside from the accomplished plans and on going plans, there is another trend controversy or issue about that held SONA. According to others, the said event became a fashion show for the guests who attended. They wore different glamourous Barongs and Filipinianas which should not be. Yes, they should be in formal dresses but they should be simple. As I can remember, one senator did not attend the session because he expected that to happen. For him, their purpose in attending was to show elegance.
Afterall, President Aquino made success in stating his third SONA. Filipinos are counting to his future plans. I'll look forward for that.
Aim high, fly soar Philippines :)
