Thanks to Our Down-to-Earth President / myLot

@acelawrites (19272)

Philippines

July 25, 2016 7:59am CST

This late aftenoon, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the Lower and Higher Houses of Congress. He stressed the need to eradicate illegal drugs which wreaks havoc in the lives of even the poor Filipinos; he stressed the need to remove bureaucratic red tape, improve government services specially to the poor; provide employment; treat overseas Filipino workers as real heroes by speeding up their application papers; etc. which are all aimed at helping the poor and marginalized sectors of society. This is the first time that we heard a different style of SONA, and even the progressive sectors of society, the leftists, are in full support of his programs. He is a down-to-earth leader.

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julito

@antonbunot (11093)

• Calgary, Alberta

25 Jul 16

Seemed he did not mention extreme graft and corruption! Ending graft and corruption should be No. 1 priority. Mayors and governors are millionaires because they pocket 90% of people's money . . and they spend them to build mansions, to buy expensive cars, and to gamble like cockfighting. These corrupt mayors and politicians have also the right to remain silent - FOREVER!

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@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

26 Jul 16

He just touched on it partially,but said he will go against them also. Hope he will do all his pronouncements, but of course, those in the lower branches of the government should also do their part so that people's money should go where it should go.

rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90721)

• Philippines

27 Jul 16

Yes, i am actually so impressed by all that he said . It summed up to one thing , his love for this country and countrymen. I hope and pray he could improve the lives of the Filipinos and the peace and order too .

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90721)

• Philippines

27 Jul 16

@acelawrites Let's all help him by praying fervently and being law abiding citizens .

@acelawrites

@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

27 Jul 16

WE are positive about it; hope he can uplift the lives of the poor, and boost our economy too.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

26 Jul 16

I hope he can bring good changes to your country and keep his promises!

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@acelawrites

@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

26 Jul 16

We are hoping also because this is the first time we have such kind of a President who seemed caring for the poor and the oppressed.

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Macarrosel

@Macarrosel (7498)

• Philippines

26 Jul 16

Yesterday was really a significant day for all of us Filipinos. We could see the start of the change for the better. A different Sona and everything that happened. I just hope it will continue for a lifetime.

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@acelawrites

@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

26 Jul 16

Yes, we have a different kind of President now, and we hope we will not fail this time.

Thelma

@thelme55 (77168)

• Germany

29 Jul 16

I have not seen the SONA but have seen the good news about it. I heard it was the first time the police got lunch pack meals and that the protesters were not protesting instead listened and supported what the Pres. said on his speech.The President was indeed thinking about everything. I hope God will help him fulfill his good plans for the welfare of the poor and the common people.

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@acelawrites

@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

29 Jul 16

He is so different from the former ones. Hope we will not fail.

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