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MANILA, Philippines – Reasons for being a leader in the past 12 months in the United States (United States of America)
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque told The STAR last night, Duerte rehearsed at Malacañang for the SONA, which the annual report to the nation would focus on "the good news." [19659002RoqueovertheweekendsaidDutertewould"onceagainarticulatethepeople'sdesireformeaningfulchange"duringthisyear'sSONAwhichhedescribedasacontinuationofthePresident'spreviousaddresses
"Traditionally, the SONA is a highlight of previous year, but this year SONA is all about the essentials on what is Roque said, referring to Duterte by his
Cabinet officials enumerated the government 's accomplishments during the pre – SONA briefings, Roque said,
Roque said Duterte would be stick to his prepared address, which is seen to last for 35 minutes. This is the case of the President, who seldom reads prepared speeches, will adlib
Joyce Bernal, the director of the third SONA, said the President would be projected as the "father of the nation."
Special Assistant to the President Christopher Go said Duterte already read his prepared speech and the SONA will last for more than 35 minutes.
"There may be adlibs to emphasize his thoughts on various issues to fellow Filipinos," Go said.
But Go was also quick to point out that the President would like to talk about his promises.
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Critics are also blaming the administration for the alleged killings of local executives and its alleged failure to assert the Philippines' claims in the South China Sea. Duterte said he was not abandoning the country's maritime claims despite the Philippines' warmer ties with China.
Despite the problems hounding the government, Malacañang said the country is reaping the benefits of the President.
crucial reforms that were instituted by the Duterte government continues to gain ground, which in turn paved the way for a stronger economy and for more sustainable and inclusive socio-development initiatives, "a government achievement report released on the third of the third SONA read.
"We assure our people that the government will remain proactive in fulfilling the President's vision for the Philippines."
Wish list
Senators listed yesterday urgent national concerns and "gut issues" that they hope the President will tackle
The senators said among the important issues for Filipinos ularly rising prices of goods; peace and order, including the recent high-profile killing of priests and local officials; Health Insurance, and the South China Sea Dispute.
"We want to hear what the country is suffering from, and the continuation of the deterioration of the law," Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon told dzBB. 19659002] Drilon also wished Duterte would announce an end to the term "policy of appeasement" towards China.
Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito said he hopes the President sets the economic direction for the remaining years of the government of P8-trillion "Build, Build, Build" program
Sen. Sonny Angara is hoping to go to the Universal Health Care bill, promised salary increase for teachers, and priority of job creation in the country.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian warned that poverty remains an urgent concern for Filipinos.
When it comes to "Build, Build, Build," Gatchalian said he wants to know in the SONA how the program will be funded.
Gatchalian also is
Sen. (19659002) Sen. Nancy Binay said the President must focus on the Philippine Development Plan.
Binay said "gut issues" should be the focus of Duterte's SONA and give them the same priority as the war
"I hope the President focuses on addressing inflation, creating jobs. More jobs, less jabs, "she said.
Binay said the people would like to hear updates on the rehabilitation of Marawi City and the results of the mining audit; National Labor Office Act.
Labor groups said the president must include the true state of workers in the country in his sona
The Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP) said Duterte should use his testimony to the reality of the working conditions of the working people (19659002) Labor Coalition Nagkaisa is hoping the President would be squarely address economic woes besetting the country.
Nagkaisa Said Workers Expectation
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Duterte should give a true picture of the country in his SONA
Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo, chair of CBCP epi (19659002) "He should give a true picture of the situation of the country both positive and negative.
Drupts and Reds
Duterte's brutal war on illegal drugs.
The report merely stated that 102,630 anti-drug operations A total of 147,802 drug personalities were arrested while 6,562 barangays were declared drug free during the period.
The law enforcement operations resulted in the seizure of P21.29 billion worth of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the number of people in the street had risen to 16,000. A total of 526 government workers were also arrested for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, the PNP added.
The accomplishment report did not mention anything about the government's peace process with the communists.
He also called the rebels to stop hostilities and the collection of "revolutionary taxes."
The report, however, contained data on the military's operations against the rebels, who were described as "communist terrorists."
"Since the incumbency of President Duterte, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was able to conduct focused operations against the Communist Terrorist Group which resulted in the loss of 8,700 CTG personalities and recovery of 2,246 firearms, "the report provided by the defense department read.
More than 1,000 Dawlah Islamiyah extremists, 600 Abu Sayyaf and 300 Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were arrested, wounded or killed during the first two years of the Duterte administration.
The report also cited the Phili ppins' 6.7 percent economic growth in 2017, one of the fastest in Asia. The government is targeting a seven to eight percent growth this year. As of April 2018, 625,000 jobs were created, according to the National Economic and Development Authority.
Filipino families considered themselves According to the June survey, 48 percent of respondents or 11.1 million families were poor, or 42 percent or 9.8 million families recorded in March. – With Paolo Romero, Edith Regalado, Edu Punay, Jaymalin Mayen, Romina Cabrera
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