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    President Aquino delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2014. He received 85 rounds of applause over his 1.5 hour speech highlighting achievements in education, social services, infrastructure, disaster response, and the economy. Aquino cited accomplishments like poverty reduction, investment grade credit ratings, and increased infrastructure spending. He promised further projects and reforms in areas like the Bangsamoro region before urging voters to continue the reforms and transformation in the 2016 election.

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    President Aquino delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2014. He received 85 rounds of applause over his 1.5 hour speech highlighting achievements in education, social services, infrastructure, disaster response, and the economy. Aquino cited accomplishments like poverty reduction, investment grade credit ratings, and increased infrastructure spending. He promised further projects and reforms in areas like the Bangsamoro region before urging voters to continue the reforms and transformation in the 2016 election.

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    SONA 2014 SUMMARY:

    Manila, Philippines - President Aquino on Monday, July 28, 2014 delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
    Lawmakers and guests at Batasan Pambansa gave him at least 85 rounds of applause for his 1.5hrs speech.

    Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abi Valte said Aquino worked hard to make his SONA comprehensive. As a result, PNoy
    made some personal statement and became emotional during the last part of the speech.

    Aquino has cited that he's already contented with the accomplishments of his administration.

    "Hangga't buo ang ating pananalig at tiwala—mapapatunayang: “The Filipino is worth dying for, the Filipino is worth living
    for. Idadagdag ko naman po, the Filipino is definitely worth fighting for," PNoy said.

    SONA 2014 highlights the achievements of the government on education, social services, economy, improvement,
    infrastructure, calamity efforts, jobs, rehabilitation after typhoons and earthquake, modernization of AFP, security, ARMM
    Bangsamoro and livelihood.

    Under the controversial DAP, PNoy said that around P1.6 billion fund was given to Training-for-Work Scholarship Program
    of TESDA. A total of 223,615 beneficiaries have graduated with an equivalent of 146,731 graduates currently working.

    Aquino also boasts the Expanded Conditional Cash Transfer program which has started this June with a budget of 12.3
    billion. According to him, the poverty incidence went down to 24.9% in the first quarter of 2013.

    Last year, the Philippines received high investment grade status from Moody's, Fitch, at SandP. Aquino takes pride in the
    holding of the World Economic Forum in Manila recently.

    PNoy said that the budget for infrastructure has more than double. A total of 12,184 km national roads were done. He cites
    DPWH Sec. Singson for cutting corruption in infrastructure projects. "Bawal ang tongpats, bawal ang bukol."

    Major infrastructures such as Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3, Ternate-Nasugbu Road, Basilan Circumferential Road and
    Aluling Bridge are some of the ongoing and newly-built infrastructure projects of DPWH.

    "We worked to have the ability to fund the projects that we implemented, are implementing, and will be implementing.",
    Aquino said.

    When he talked about the Bohol and Cebu calamity, he said that P3.583 billion were released for the rehabilitation efforts.

    After the super-typhoon Yolanda, efforts of the government include power restoration, road and airport repairs that were
    done immediately according to him. He thanked the Task Foce Yolanda for their prompt response. A total of 221,897
    received jobs after the said typhoon.

    PNoy also praised Albay Gov. Joey Salceda after his province had zero casualty despite the recent Typhoon Glenda
    onslaught.

    Aquino also said that AFP modernization will continue as the government is targeting to acquire more aircraft and radar
    system. The PNP now also have 1:1 police to pistol ratio.

    "The state is taking care of the needs of the police. And they are matching this support with efficient and upright service,"
    Aquino said.

    More promises to track

    It is common that every SONA, the President always make promises. Here are the some of the action items of the Aquino
    government for the next months or year:
     Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike bidding by end of 2014
     Open alternative roads to EDSA
     Opening of the Palawan Busuanga Airport
     Push Bangsamoro Basic Law
     Ensure enough supply of power to meet the growing energy demand
     2.606 trillion for 2015 National Budget

    MOVING FORWARD:
    Pres. Aquino also made an advised for choosing the country’s next leader in the upcoming 2016 Presidential
    Election. He was quoted as saying “Sino ang walang dudang magpapatuloy sa transformasyong ating isinakatuparan? The
    President also noted that “The Filipino is worth living for, the Filipino is definitely worth fighting for.

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