MANILA, Philippines - Celebrities took to social networking site Twitter to express their sentiments about President Benigno Aquino III’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
TV host Bianca Gonzalez praised the president’s speech, saying it “covered a lot†of issues.
Long, but covered a lot. Good job on education, agriculture, tourism, and on calling out corrupt bureaus. #SONA2013
— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) July 22, 2013
Sana more on transportation, OFWs, and FOI. At sana before 2016 may major across the board wage increase to answer price increase. #SONA2013
— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) July 22, 2013
Kapamilya newscaster Karen Davila, meanwhile, said she agrees with Aquino that “masarap maging Pilipino ngayon.â€
Uy...."Ako po si Noynoy Aquino isang Pilipino, ipinagmamalaki na Pilipino" - like the movie, "The American President"
— Karen Davila (@Karen_DaviLa) July 22, 2013
Actor Enchong Dee is also all praises for the president.
In my opinion: Pnoy is by far the most honest, risky, thrifty, honorable and competent President since I became Human. #SONA2013
— Enchong Dee (@enchongdee777) July 22, 2013
If ill have another leader in d future as competent & true as PNoy, I dont mind serving d Country. "Ang sarap maging Pinoy ngayon" #SONA2013
— Enchong Dee (@enchongdee777) July 22, 2013
Other celebrities, such as Robi Domingo, Isabel Oli, and Luis Manzano, among others, tweeted quotes and key points from Aquino’s SONA.
During #SONA2013, I was hoping the President would address the country's total & growing housing backlog. When will this be addressed?
— RJ Ledesma (@rjled) July 22, 2013
I feel optimistic about PHL. Change is happening and will accelerate. And we must support it actively.. #MamamamaySONA
— Jim (@Jimparedes) July 22, 2013
"Don't be sosy join the rally " it was shouted at us during one of the SONAs back In 99 while taking an exam outdoors for Landscape archi :)
— Christian Bautista (@xtianbautista) July 22, 2013
Netizens and showbiz figures also made fun of how long it took Aquino to finish his speech. The SONA clocked in at around one hour and 42 minutes.
Kaloka. Mag-two-hours na. Direcho na ba to ng #Bandila?
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 22, 2013
And I thought 'The Lone Ranger' was long. #SONA2013
— Professional Heckler (@HecklerForever) July 22, 2013
And, of course, the SONA wouldn’t be complete without the appearance of actress-TV host and presidential sister Kris Aquino, who was seen sporting a straight hairdo and wearing a fuschia Cary Santiago gown.
best in Straight hair award goes to Kris Aquino
— Mark Anthony (@Anthony_Andres) July 22, 2013
Other celebrity sightings include Heart Evangelista (girlfriend of senator Chiz Escudero) Assunta de Rossi (wife of Representative Jules Ledesma) and Dawn Zulueta (wife of Representative Antonio Lagdameo).