SONA '12: Rating PNoy

CEBU, Philippines - What did you think of the President's third State of the Nation Address?

 “Naganahan ko sa iyang mga achievements kay na-lessen niya ang corruption. Tungod sa system niya nga medyo strict, ug sa way nga modala sya sa projects nya kay transparent siya. Sa iyang three years sa paglingkod, wala sya nangawat ug nangurap. If i-compare nako siya sa previous presidents, I like him more.” - Deo Godin, employee

“Mora sya'g walay klaro ug desisyon sa Spratley, wa siyay baruganan kung asa siya.” - Jose Joel Tuico, Government employee

“Very impressed and inspired of the President's specific reports to his Boss. I'm very proud of being a Filipino having a president who is very focused on good governance.” - Rey Calooy, President, Filipino Cebuano Business Club

“The anti-corruption drive, as he said, cannot be cases of forgive and forget. Continuing this is enough so it will encourage the public to join in the fight.” - Benjamin Militar, Lawyer

“Daghan siya ug plano para nato, especially sa pobre. Ang akong di ganahan nya kay may pagkabayot gamay si Pnoy, ma-mandaran ra.” - Carlito Fuentes, Vendor

“Iyang istorya is more on fighting against corruption and talking about his agenda and accomplishments apil na ang comparative sa crimes nga ni-decreased base sa iyang statistics hasta ang dengue ni-decrease. Akong wala mauyoni kay ni-focus siya sa corruption… dapat mu-focus sad unta siya sa corrupt nga mga tao. Nindot lang pud iyang program kay daghan ang less fortunate ang mga benepisyo unya ang dapat pasakaan ug kaso napasakaan na gyud.” - PO2 Rommel Ong, Provincial Operations and Plans Branch

“Daghan og mga projects si PNoy. Nagpautan sa gawas, mga agriculture, rice export, nya ang Mindanao, naay peace process.” - Street vendor

“Against ko sa SONA ni Pnoy kay puros bakak kini. Walay nahimo! Busy sya sa paggukod sa mga politico!” - Cebu City resident

“Very good job! Well done. Satisfied with his programs.” - Samuel Chioson, former president, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

“The SONA of our President showed the sincerity of his effort to accomplish his promise to the Filipino people. Change cannot be done outright on the complex problems he has inherited. We believe the economy will further grow while other countries will undergo various challenges. Good job, Mr. President!” - Philip Tan, President, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

“President Aquino's SONA signals his government's seriousness in fighting corruption. Though the impeachment of CJ Corona and the filing of charges against former President GMA are among his current achievements, the fight should also include the entire supply chain of corruption. I am very pleased that the administration demands that public leaders should now be accountable and transparent in all of their transactions. I also affirmed PNoy's social contract with Filipino people. All these social commitments aligned in his daan matuwid campaign would provide the Filipino people hope and the future to look forward to.” - Ludwig Federigan,President, Bosconian International Chamber of Commerce

“At first, I was hopeful with the general tone of his SONA, which turned out to be reactionary in nature, harping on his critics. He couldn't even state his take on the RH Bill point blank, using 'responsible parenthood' as a euphemism. But what is disturbing in all 44 pages of it was this: All he did was giving a general motherhood statement about delivering justice to the (slain journalist). Your father, a journalist by profession, would be ashamed of his son. I am now formally hanging my jersey as a fan.” - Orly Cajegas, Freelance writer

“There was clear vision and it's time-bounded. Giving recognitions to his cabinet members will motivate them to execute and implement more projects for the entire country. His thrust is more on giving what is due for Juan....Health, education....etc. Capitalizing on BPO's and Tourism campaign will really help sustain our economy.” - Jaryn Papallero, Fastfood chain manager

“Expected mana nga kada-SONA nga mga nindot ra gyud na pero nindot if matinuod man gani. Pero dunay accomplishments nga iyang gisulti nga wala namo ma-feel… matud pud niya nga time will come nga ang mga Pinoy mu-asenso… hopefully matinuod aron makaginhawa na tag lawom.” - PO1 Evie Espina, Minglanilla Police Office (FREEMAN)