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Is there an 'objective' way to assess the State of the Nation?
What would be crucial is for government to adopt long term targets so that empirical performance of governments may be compared across time in relation to these long term targets
FULL TEXT: ‘Yumaman ang iilan, mahirap pa rin ang bayan’
Read the full text of Vice President Jejomar Binay s True State of Nation Address delivered at the Cavite State University on August 3
2015 SONA Mood Meter: Not as happy, not as angry
Happy dominated mood votes at 50 of total votes The second most dominant mood is angry at 16 of votes followed by inspired at 12 41 of total votes
SONA 2015: It was boring, it was fine
We need to ask whether this administration leaves us with a better chance so that we may become a just and developed country in my children’s lifetime My answer is yes
Despite SONA 2015 snub, small businesses still gov't priority
With its remaining time the Aquino administration plans to use APEC and new laws as a platform to push the growth of micro small and medium enterprises in the country
Blame DOTC for MRT3 mess, experts tell Aquino
Stop blaming the past administration and the private owner experts tell President Aquino
Duterte to Aquino: Don’t you belong to a dynasty?
The mayor of Davao City doubts President Aquino meant it when he said it is probably time to pass an anti dynasty law
SONA 2015: Too rosy a picture of labor gains?
Aquino fails to mention plans on how to address widespread contractual labor while groups challenge the President s claim that OFWs have returned for good
Business: More work for Aquino post-SONA 2015
Following Aquino s last State of the Nation Address the business community acknowledges his administration s achievements but cites areas of improvement – from delayed economic reforms to peace and stability
Aquino pushes for FOI bill a day after SONA
While President Aquino was silent on the freedom of information bill – one of his campaign promises – in his last SONA he mentions it in his 2016 budget message to Congress
OFWs on Aquino SONA: ‘What about us?’
How do overseas Filipinos feel about Aquino s 5th and final State of the Nation Address?
The President and his Bosses
Protesters converge along Commonwealth Avenue to send their message to President Benigno Aquino
Aquino's 'silence' on human rights adds 'insult to injury'
Human rights problems have largely been ignored since President Aquino took office in 2010 says a Human Rights Watch dispatch
Aquino on MRT mess: 'Bad politics' to blame
In his last State of the Nation Address President Aquino yet again blames political decisions for the deteriorating state of the MRT He said the same 5 years ago
IN MEMES: State of the Nation Address 2015
The Internet captures the funniest the snarkiest the best of Filipino political humor
Dingdong Dantes on SONA 2015, 'number 1 fan' Marian Rivera
Dingdong says it s very crucial to really choose and pick the right leader for the next administration
SONA 2015: Sparse mention of agriculture, land reform
In previous SONAs the president highlighted the improvement of agriculture and fisheries as benchmark for his promise of inclusive growth
Aquino: No promises to make PPP implementation faster
Instead of discussing actions to prevent delays in the implementation of public private partnership projects President Aquino asks for public s understanding in his last State of the Nation Address
2 PNP intel officers, 15 others injured in SONA protests
In spite of the incidents the police declared the SONA of President Aquino as generally peaceful
Aquino: It's time to pass anti-dynasty law
Lawmakers have no clear definition of what constitutes a political dynasty But Aquino himself has relatives in public office including his first cousin Senator Bam Aquino
Where's Mary Jane? Aquino's SONA silent on human trafficking
While the number of trafficking convictions has increased under Aquino a US report says the number is considered low compared to the size of the problem
Aquino: PH will be 'first-world' within generation if reforms continue
This is just the beginning you haven’t seen anything yet President Aquino says as he details in his last State of the Nation Address the economic gains under his watch
Aquino asks Congress to pass Bangsamoro law before he steps down
The President says critics cannot just oppose the proposed law that seeks to create an autonomous Bangsamoro region They have to provide alternatives
What Aquino failed to mention in his 2015 SONA
Why were no references made to FOI agrarian reform and Mamasapano?
SONA 2015: Aquino admits need to do more after Yolanda
In his last State of the Nation Address President Aquino makes true and false claims about the way government responded to major disasters
Duterte on SONA 2015: Aquino should stop blaming Arroyo
The Davao mayor s son Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte shares the sentiment: If you continue to blame the previous administration it is like saying you did not do anything about the problem
WATCH: 'Asia's Got Talent' star Gwyneth Dorado sings national anthem at SONA 2015
Gwyneth is one of the grand finalists of Asia s Got Talent season 1
SONA 2015: Fewer labor strikes under Aquino
A labor group attributes the lower number of strikes to aggressive union busting
Binay stunned by Aquino's 'Eh di wow!'
A visibly peeved Binay evades questions on the SONA and tells reporters he would reply in due time
Aquino: 'I am not perfect, I have fought the good fight'
Hahayaan ko na pong kasaysayan ang humusga Let history judge me says President Aquino in his last State of the Nation Address
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Netizens describe #SONAin3words
How would you describe the sixth and final State of the Address SONA of President Benigno Aquino III?
What Aquino's SONA missed, according to Twitter users
Here is what you thought the president missed during his SONA speech as well as other memorable moments on social media
SONA 2015: Aquino blames private firm for MRT3 woes
The President does not take to task Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya over the MRT s frequent technical glitches and service interruptions
Aquino urges 'unity' vs China as issue divides PH
In his last State of the Nation Address President Benigno Aquino III says reason and love of country can counter China s economic and military might
FULL TEXT: Aquino's 6th State of the Nation Address
Read the 6th State of the Nation Address of President Benigno Aquino III
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program not a 'magic pill' – Aquino
President Benigno Aquino III slams critics of his flagship alleviation program during his last State of the Nation Address
SONA 2015: Militant lawmakers stage protest inside plenary
They carried placards that read: Serbisyo Palpak
2016 endorsement? Aquino on Mar: 'You can't put a good man down'
UPDATED For Roxas it s both a professional and personal affirmation It s as if my father told me I passed says the interior secretary
SONA 2015: Protests turn violent
Protesters however simply march on shouting anti Aquino chants
#StoryoftheNation: State of Hacienda Luisita
Hacienda Luisita – owned by President Aquino s family – is the most famous case study of the alleged failure of the Philippines land reform program
IN PHOTOS: SONA 2015 fashion
Kris Aquino Manny Pacquiao Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero Dingdong Dantes and more
SONA 2015: The state of Philippine labor under Aquino
Were laborers among President Benigno Aquino III s bosses?
HIGHLIGHTS: Aquino's 6th State of the Nation Address
This page will host the livestream of President Aquino s 6th and final SONA – and more
Poe to Aquino: What about FOI, MRT, agri?
Poe urges Aquino to use his final year in office to push for the passage of the Freedom of Information bill fix the notorious MRT system and improve agriculture
#SONA2015: The state of the RH law
President Aquino you cannot let us down We need you to implement what you signed into law and make access to reproductive health services a reality
Nancy Binay on her 'boring,' simple SONA 2015 gown
Nancy Binay says this year s gown designed by Randy Ortiz is boring – that is relative to her headline making gown last year
SONA 2015: The state of agriculture, fisheries under Aquino
Before his last State of the Nation Address we take a look at the gains and failures in the agricultural and fisheries sector under President Aquino
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