State of the Nation Address 2018

SONA: A Speech to Progress

          "Leadersip is not about position or designation. It is about having impact to the people that you are leading, influencing them to do good, and being responsible enough for his duties." It has been three years when President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, was declared as the new one. Last July 22, 2018, he had his third State of the Natiom Address, talking about the projects that he had already accomplished and the ones that he wants to have or conduct for the improvement and development of our country.

          In his said speech, he stated his administration's War on Drug campaign. He said that it is far from over. He also talked about human rights. According to him, human right means giving Filipinos, especially those at society's fringes, a decent and dignified future through social and physical infastructures necessary to better their lives. He also said that corruption must stop. He also wants to strengthen international relations especially to China including Indonesia and Malaysia. He also admires migrant workers for their selflessness and courage in inducing the hardships of living away from home to provide their families. He also stated the issue about Contractualization. He also talked about the rehabilitation of the Boracay Island. He also wants to lower telecommunication rates. He also urged the senate to administer another department responsible for Disaster Management. He also mentioned about environment, health,and taxes.

          We are expecting so much from him. We can truly feel and experience the change that he was telling while he was still campaigning for his presidency. All we can do is to support him in all of his projects. We should make him feel that he is not alone in this journey towards achieving the change, the improvement of our country that we are dreaming of.