Rappler's latest stories on SONA 2013
SONA promises: Are our cops better off?
Has President Aquino delivered on his promises to the Philippine National Police in his 2013 State of the Nation Address?
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
LOOKING BACK: Aquino's 2013 SONA in moods
The President got the most number of Inspired votes after his statements on civic responsibility Jesse Robredo his vow to go after corrupt policemen and Tuwid na Daan
What happened to priority bills from SONA 2013? Not much
In his 2013 State of the Nation Address President Aquino 11 bills to pass and laws to review and amend immediately See the status of each one year on
Top 10 stories behind the moods of 2013
Let s look back at eventful and emotional 2013
CHR to anti-SONA groups: Government respects your rights
Commission on Human Rights chair Etta Rosales says the government of President Aquino respects the right to assemble of the people
The President as cheerleader
Without addressing criticisms and controversies the SONA renders the demands of citizens invisible
Miriam to Aquino: Why silent on pork?
Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago criticizes Aquino s silence on the pork barrel scam and his 2 hour long SONA
IN PHOTOS: #SONA2013 red carpet
Here are our picks of the most unforgettable outfits on the red carpet in SONA2013
SONA protesters released
The police on Tuesday July 23 released 9 protestors detained during the SONA rally in Quezon City on July 22
Foreigner writes open letter to SONA rally's crying cop
UPDATED A Dutch national who joined the SONA protest gets mixed reactions as photos of him shouting at a policeman goes viral
#SONA2013: Youth groups disappointed
Different youth groups are disappointed in President Aquino s 4th State of the Nation Address
#PugadBaboy: not SONAis punchline 2
Officials PNoy reprimanded and the legislators in the pork barrel scam
#PugadBaboy: not SONAis punchline 3
Coughing clapping tongue lashing and other SONA highlights
#PugadBaboy: not SONAis
President Aquino Noli De Castro Prisco Nilo and legislators involved in the pork barrel scam
PNoy focuses on inclusive growth
President Aquino shifts his administration’s focus from anti corruption to “inclusive growth” in his State of the Nation Address
HIGHLIGHTS: #SONA2013
President Benigno Aquino III delivers his fourth State of the Nation address a progress report on the highlights and accomplishments of his administration
Aquino highlights PPP woes
President Benigno Aquino III outlines in his State of the Nation Address on July 22 the problems that have plagued the Public Private Partnership scheme his flagship infrastructure program
Rappler Hangout: #DearPNoy
How can President Benigno Aquino III make the most of his last 3 years in office? Join the Rappler Hangout on SONA2013 July 22 6:30 pm
Aquino shames customs bureau
President Aquino: Saan po kaya kumukuha ng kapal ng mukha ang mga kawani sa ahensyang ito?
Aquino promises growth for all
President Benigno Aquino III vows his government will continue focusing on improving the lives of the poor as it works toward achieving inclusive growth
Aquino says reasonable to hike MRT, LRT fares
President Benigno Aquino III says the government must hike the fares for the Metro Rail Transit MRT 3 and Light Rail Transit LRT 1 and 2 so it can use the subsidy for the rail systems to fund other social services
Pass Bangsamoro law by 2014 - Aquino
President Aquino says the national government will implement whatever it has committed to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Father and sons Estrada: Blood thicker than water
Sen JV Ejercito finally pays a courtesy call on his brother Sen Jinggoy Estrada
#SONA2013: The state of public healthcare in the Philippines
Rappler takes a look back at the Aquino administration s healthcare agenda
62 hurt, 9 detained in SONA rally
Rocks and eggs fly at the SONA protests in Quezon City
Belmonte still Speaker; Zamora new House Minority Leader
UPDATED San Juan Rep Ronaldo Zamora wins a tight race for the minority post beating Leyte Rep Ferdinand Martin Romualdez
Drilon: Work hard, win back people's confidence
New Senate President Franklin Drilon concedes that recent scandals have affected the perception of the people on the Senate
What is holding back Philippine FDI?
Philippines stellar economic growth attracts foreign investors but the main issues why job generating capital is still coming in trickles are the 40 foreign ownership limit and red tape
INFOGRAPHIC: Navigating the #SONA2013 microsite
Here s a handy guide to show show you our SONA2013 microsite s features
HIGHLIGHTS: #SONA2013 red carpet
Who is wearing the best and worst outfit on the SONA 2013 red carpet? You be the judge
Snapshot: Economy under Aquino
Take a look at where the economy stood when the President took office in 2010 and what has changed since
Listen to SONA first, Palace tells critics
Let’s just wait for the SONA to be delivered and you yourselves can listen and understand what’s the intention of the President in his upcoming SONA says presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda
1,200 traffic personnel for SONA
The number coding scheme will also remain in effect on Monday the Metro Manila Development Authority MMDA said
Youth groups on SONA: Pass FOI bill
Youth groups expect President Aquino to talk about the Freedom of Information bill in his SONA
Santiago to miss SONA, Senate session
Due to chronic fatigue syndrome Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago will miss the 2013 SONA and first Senate session
No rallies near Batasan during SONA – QC gov't
The Quezon City government rejects Bayan s application for a rally permit saying demonstrations will cause traffic jam in the Batasan area
Wealth-sharing deal not rushed for SONA - Palace
Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda says the State of the Nation Address was not even mentioned during the negotiations
#DearPNoy: Letters to President Aquino
If you were given a chance to speak to President Aquino what will you tell him? Tell us using DearPNoy
What's the 'Selfie' of the nation (SONA) like?
In the days leading the State of the Nation Address SONA why not turn your mobile cameras around and help capture the selfie of the nation?
DOF submits 9 priority legislative measures
Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima identifies 9 priority measures the executive department will propose to lawmakers when President Benigno Aquino delivers his State of the Nation Address on July 22
