Last 23rd of July 2018, the so-called president's talk happened in the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City where almost 3000 people make the crowd. This president's talk is called the State of the Nation Address. What does he talked about? What are the important points that his excellency dropped during the said event?
Our president said that he only wants to make the Philippines great again and to make the greater good of the Filipino people. He highlighted that the war from illegal drugs is far from over and will not be sidelined, instead, it will be as relentless and chilling. According to him, the said drugs can took away lives, dysfunctionalized families and can ruin a relationship. Adressing to stop the corruption, Duterte announced to all government agencies and government units to stop red tape.
He also touched the Bangsamoro Basic Law which he is said to sign it within two days.
He stated that he is committed to a comprehensive task reform and he commanded the congress to continue the job. The fund is for building roads, bridges and for improving the health and education. Analysts added that Dutertenomics performance after his two years in power is fair to poor citing the impact of the TRAIN (Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion) TRAIN law.
On Marawi siege, Duterte recognized soldiers and police who died fighting for the city. He said that government welcomes the terrorists who surrender to authorities with open arms.
Protection of the environment is a top priority, the president told the crowd emotionally. It's all about the restoring of the Boracay Island and anti-mining. He was emotional when he opened that topic that he said "destroying my country".
About the rice cartels, issue on the artificial rice shortage is what the president disliked. So he told the cartels, rice hoarders and their protectors to stop messing with the people.
"Strong political determination, not political ambition, is the guiding light. I have no illusions of occupying this office one day longer than what the Constitution under which I was elected permits." is what the president dropped talking about the federalism or the government principle that should takes place. He is confident that the people will support the passing of a new constitution.
The president then admired the Filipino migrant workers for their hardworking attitude, selflessness and courage in enduring hardships of living. He praised them for they contribute greatly to the Philippine economy. He, then, mentioned about the "fight against endo" which resulted to regularization of more than 300,000 workers.
Successful ASEAN anniversary and summit is held last November that's why President Duterte was overwhelmed and hailed it. On the other hand, relationship with China, has led to an unprecedented level of cooperation between nations on the war against transitional crimes.
Despite of the president's good intention to the country, many rants were thrown to him because of rampant killings that's why he slapped all the people who can't understand his purpose by his statement "Your concern is human rights, mine is human lives". He indirectly said that life is more important than anything else but almost all people misunderstand that.
War and corruption are not the options but peace and justice were. Be futuristic! Let's all make the Philippines better again! Change is coming, change is on the way!
References:
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/07/23/1836195/full-text-dutertes-2018-sona-speech
i like how you view the SONA of President Duterte
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