VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte’s recollection of own SONA inaccurate
President Rodrigo Duterte claims he never talked about himself as president in his State of the Nation Addresses. He did several times.
President Rodrigo Duterte claims he never talked about himself as president in his State of the Nation Addresses. He did several times.
2016 SONA promises on drugs and crime
PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino on Monday sought the passage of the Anti-Dynasty Law, saying it was wrong to let corrupt individuals or families remain in public office. In his sixth and final State of the Nation as the country’s 15th president, Aquino, 55, who himself hails from a family long steeped in politics, said he has changed his […]
By YVONNE T. CHUA WHEN he delivers his sixth and final State of the Nation Address on Monday, President Benigno S. Aquino III will predictably present a glowing report of his accomplishments, what with only a year left of his presidency. To be fair, Aquino has delivered on a number of his promises. To name […]
State of the Nation Address of
His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III
President of the Philippines
To the Congress of the Philippines
Text and video by KARLOS MANLUPIG
DAVAO CITY— Rogelio Simbajon has labored in the mining tunnels in the gold rush community of Gumayan, a town in Compostela Valley, for more than 30 years. On Monday, he and about 400 other small-scale miners left the tunnels to participate in protests timed with President Benigno S. Aquino III’s third State of the Nation Address.
Text by LALA ORDENES
Photos and interview by MARIO IGNACIO IV
Photographer Mario Ignacio went around during the President’s third SONA and asked men and women on the street their thoughts on Aquino’s presidency and how he is managing the country.
This is what they have to say.
Text by MIKHAIL FRANZ FLORES
Photos and Video by VINCENT GO
Youth protesters and anti-riot cops exchanged volleys of stones as President Benigno Aquino III was about to deliver his third State of the Nation Address on Monday. Protesters said the ensuing 20-minute clash left 95 from their ranks injured. Several journalists were also hurt.
Video and full text of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s State of the Nation Address
Ito po ang aking ikatlong SONA, at parang kailan lang nang nagsimula tayong mangarap. Parang kailan lang nang sabay-sabay tayong nagpasyang tahakin ang tuwid na daan. Parang kailan lang nang sinimulan nating iwaksi ang wang-wang, hindi lamang sa kalsada kundi sa sistemang panlipunan.