Rappler's latest stories on SONA 2012
Aquino's SONA speeches through the years
Aquino s first SONA lasted 36 minutes and generated 32 rounds of applause His last one was an hour and 30 minutes long with 85 rounds of applause
A feminist reading of 2012 Sona
Three Sonas have gone; three more to go This is midpoint of the administration By the looks of it the work to be done is not even half way
CONTRIBUTIONS: SONA 2012 in photos
Snapshots of protest actions during SONA 2012 by contributors Maurits van Linder Mark Demayo Roy Secretario
IMAGES: Sona Fashion 2012
No SONA coverage is complete without a feature on the colorful ternos barongs worn by legislators other personages who graced the annual affair Here s a visual treat from Rappler
Aquino: PH no longer sick man of Asia
The President says economic gains under his leadership have removed the sick man tag that the Philippines had long carried around its neck
Aquino promises a structurally sound NAIA-3 before 2013 Sona
This will pave the way for the full operations of the airport terminal which is mired in a long running dispute between its builder and the government
Aquino to Congress: Pass sin tax bill
Additional revenues from the bill will help fund the government s universal health care program says the President
What's needed in the President's 2012 address
In his campaign speeches during the 2010 election Mr Aquino was able to set up and build a moment of change But in his two previous SONA speeches he does not bring the change forward and deliver a Dream Philippines
Snapshot: Economy under Aquino
Take a look at where the economy stood when the President took office in 2010 and what has changed since
CONVERSATIONS: What do you want to hear from PNoy?
The President will deliver his SONA2012 on Monday July 23 What are the issues you want him to address?
TRIVIA: PH presidents and their SONA speeches
Did you know President Aquino was the first to deliver a SONA entirely in Filipino? Find out how past presidents delivered their speeches
