SONA '12: Rating PNoy

What do you expect from the President’s State of the Nation Address?

 “Fulfillment of his promises under his term of office.” - Philip Tan, President, Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry and CEO, Wellmade Motors and Development Corp.

“I would like to hear him say “Wala akong kinikilingan, walang pinoprotektahan.” - Dr.Narciso Tapia, Medical educator and Blogger

“I want PNoy to make sure that the poor citizens in our country will have job opportunities in the midst of poverty…and make them aware of their rights as individuals.” - Kristine Seriña, Student, Velez College

“Maayo unta ug muhisgot siya na i-increase niya ang benefits sa mga pulis.” – Police Officer 2, Cebu City Police Office

“PNoy must state true state of nation on nation’s economy, education and hope he will touch issues on the China-RP relations on Scarborough shoal matters.” – Ricky Ballesteros, Cebu City Sports Center Manager

“I’m expecting him to say some economic and employment policies, not about his triumph over Corona.” – Jaykee Odarve, Government Employee

“Kung unsa iyang isulti sa SONA dili nako maminaw ana kay mao lang gihapon.” - Emerito Dayondayon, Balut Vendor

“That he will make sure the other corrupt officials will be investigated and punished accordingly.” — Yves Bon Maquilan, Student

How would you assess President Aquino’s first two years in office?

“From 1-5, I would rate him with 3, I could say he was able to do his tasks and responsibilities as a president but he could do better.” - Florencia Rivera, Housewife

“Although far from perfection, the President has done fairly well. He has made efforts to combat corruption and uphold integrity in the office.” - Doris Ogdoc, Teacher, Cebu Technological University

“I am not satisfied with what he has done. He has not solve human rights violations, government corruption still exists, peace and order sucks, etc…etc…the economic gains have not trickled down to the people. He must concentrate on the economy. He must talk about the real situation and what he has done.” – Kit Enriquez, Lawyer

“Not that outstanding. It seems he has not gotten over yet from the Arroyo administration instead of focusing on his incumbent term.” – Josephine Ibarra, Proprietor, CJM Office Lines and Home Furnishing

“Gamay ra man sa iyang gisaad ang natuman sa iyang pagserbisyo sa duha katuig isip president sa Pilipinas ug ang problema gyud sa nasod sama sa kalisod ug kuwang sa trabaho mao lang gihapon.” - Paulina Tampus, Dressmaker

What problem(s) do you think government should give more attention to?

“There are still major concerns that need to be addressed to but then again, we cannot reasonably expect to undo the problems created by decades of corruption and mismanagement in just a few years. The government should continue pursuing good governance. Everything else flows from there. I hope the president will continue to pledge that he will make the combat of graft and corruption his priority even as he continues to improve the system of education in our country.” – Joan Largo, Lawyer

“Government should focus seriously more in infrastructures particularly wider roads, airports and international ports especially in Visayas and Mindanao to attract more tourists and investors. More efforts must be done to fight graft and corruption to improve the business environment.” – Prudencio Gesta, President, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

“Our government should deal more on solving problems that will best express the common good of each Filipino citizen such as upgrading our defense system for a peaceful Philippines in zero-terrorism.” – Zabulon Andales, Nurse

“The government should give more attention to education and health. The scenario in our public schools here now is the ratio of one book is for ten students. We lack good facilities in both our education and health care.” - Irish Tancinco-Sasing, Housewife

“Daghan pang problema na angay niyang solbaron. Philippines is still in poverty. Poor people are getting poorer while the rich are getting richer. Daghan pang unemployed. Ni-barato ang gasoline but mingmahal ang kuryente.” – Police Officer 3, Cebu City Police Office

“Karon na unta ma-approve ang Reproductive Health Bill kay mao man gyud na ang dapat praktikal lang ba... Sa ubang nasod naay balaud nga i-limit ang anak unya kita wala man patuyang lang ug panganak mao nay kalisud.” — Josie Alvarez, Barbeque stall owner