Just Saying 01: House Speaker Arroyo

Isa sa mga natutunan ko noong ako ay nasa kolehiyo ay ang pag galaw ng ekonomiya at politika sa bansa. Bago pa man mahalal si PNoy na bilang pangulo ay saludo na talaga ako kay #PGMA sa mga economic reforms na ginawa nya.
There was a financial crisis on 2008 pero hindi ito masyadong naramdaman ng ating bansa. Ang paglago ng  ekonomiya during the time of #PNoy ay resulta ng mga economic policies and reforms na ipininatubad nya habang siya ay pangulo. Dumami ang mga dayuhang namumuhunan sa ating bansa sa pagkalipas ng 9 years ng kanyang adminiatrasyon, malayo sa lagay ng ating bansa noong 1997-2001 kung saan ang ating bansa ay umiinda sa naganap na Asian Financial crisis... Sa panahon ni #PDu30, ang mga nararanasan ng ating ekonomiya ay maiuugnay natin sa pamumuno ng mga nakaraang administrasyon. Ang pagbabago sa mga polisiyang ito ay hindi agad nararanasan, kung hindi ang mga serbisyo at benipisyong ipinangako ng mga pagbabagong ito ay mararanasan natin sa paglipas ng panahon... Walang instant solution sa mga problema... Kaya kung gusto mo ng pagbabago, don't be a part of the problem, be one of the solutions for it.

There are no perfect leaders. Marcos might be great, but he committed many crimes.  C. Aquino, brought back democracy but she brought crisis. Ramos was great, but Asian Financial Crisis hit so hard to our country. Erap, was just Erap. LOL. Arroyo fixed the economy but was accused of so many crimes and was imprisoned.  N. Aquino fought for West Philippine Sea, eradicate the use of Wangwang but failed in many aspects of good governance and leadership.  And now, Duterte with his economic reforms, war against illegal drugs, build^3 programs, eradication of Endo we still look for his wrong doings.  Our leaders are not perfect.  We are not perfect.  They do damn things just like the rest of us.  Is it be okay to support them for all the good things that they are doing right now instead of complaining for the things that we want that they are failing to give us?

The button line is PGMA is perfect for the position of Lower House Speaker.

Just saying.

13 Points of SONA 2016

July 25, 2016 | Manila – President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his first State of the Nation Address also known as SONA in Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City. His first SONA marks as the first unorthodox address that does not dwell on the past as what the known commentators said.

Here are the thirteen important highlights of his address consolidated by ABS-CBN News.

1. The War on Drugs

“We will not stop, until the last drug lord, the last financer, and the last pusher, have surrendered and put behind bars… or below the ground, they so wish. Do not do drugs."

2. Human Rights

“Human Rights… must work to uplift human dignity. But human rights cannot be used as an excuse or shield to destroy the country.

3. West Philippine Sea Disputes

“We strongly affirm and respect the outcome of the case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration as an important on the ongoing efforts to pursue the peaceful resolution and management of our disputes.”

4. Ceasefire with the Rebels

“I am now announcing a unilateral ceasefire with the CCP, NPA, NBF.”

5. Taxation Reform

“We will lower personal and corporate income tax...”

6. Reproductive Health

“The implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law must be put into full force and in effect.”

7. Traffic in Metro Manila

“The revival of the Pasig River Ferry Service System is a viable option… For the LRT, the operating hours shall be extended from 9:30PM to 10:30PM… So marami pang mga batang uuwi n’yan (Because many students are still going home at that time).”

8. Airport Decongestion

“Different approaches are being considered to decongest NAIA including the possible transfer of the general aviation… I’m offering Sangley Point… kasi kaiihihan ko ang isang runway (because I can’t hold my pee on a traffic runway), I can make a brand new runway there. I assure you.”

9. THIS WILL BE A CLEAN GOVERNMENT

10. Cutting the Red Tape

“Processing time in issuing permits and licenses shall be reduced to the barest minimum. In my City (Davao City), it is only three days for the local government.”

11. Media Killings

“This government does not condone violence and repression of media…”

12. Improve Internet Speed

“I have also ordered the newly created DICT, Information and Communication Technology to develop National Broadband Plan to accelerate the deployment of the fiber optics, cables and wires and other technologies to improve internet speed…”

13. Free Wi-Fi Access

"Wi-Fi access shall be provided at no charge in selected public places including parks, plazas, public libraries, schools, government hospitals, train stations, airports, and seaports. ‘Di ba (isn’t it)?"