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.
Watch the live stream of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s Third State of the Nation Address.