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
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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.
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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.
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