AQUINO CONCLUDES 5TH SONA

MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:37:17 PM

Aquino ended his 2014 SONA at around 5:34 pm

CHANGE HAS COME, ITS UP TO YOU TO CONTINUE
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:36:36 PM
Change and transformation have come. Its up to you to continue with this. With or without me, Filipinos will continue
to fight and achieve their goals.
WHO WILL CARRY ON THE FIGHT?
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:36:02 PM
Aquino mentions religious leaders, the military, politicians, artists whom he says he can rely on to continue the good
work he has started. He mentioned 2 politicians specifically: Senate President Franklin Drilon and Negros
Occidental Gov. Alfredo Maraon. Before this, however, he made special mention of Vice President Jejomar Binay,
who had been with him and his family for a long time, including during the coup d' etat against his mother, the late
President Corazon Aquino, where his (Aquino's) life was spared.
QUOTING NINOY
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:30:36 PM
I have proven that the Filipino is worth dying for. The Filipino is worth living for. May I add that the Filipino is worth
fighting for.
APPEAL
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:28:51 PM
You gave me the chance to lead in the transformation. If I turned my back on the call, it would've been like turning
my back on my parents. Youve been true to me, and Ive been true to you.
2016
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:26:09 PM
Aquino says he has only one more SONA left to deliver. So he reminds people to think of continuity after that: Who
will surely continue his administration's reforms?
AQUINO ON CRITICS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:24:26 PM
Aquino cites intrigues, criticism against him. He said he takes it for breakfast and even midnight snack. But there are
only very few critics. We are the majority. We are stronger. We will succeed because we are on the right path. We
have struggled, we have worked hard and now Filipinos are on their way to progress.
'NEGATIVISM'
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:23:25 PM
Aquino says stories of those who benefitted from government programs are drowned when the orchestra of those
who engage in negativism start playing. They don't see anything good. They are always angry.
DEPED
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:20:53 PM
A video featuring a beneficiary of Deped's alternative learning program is shown.
MORE ON DAP, CLARIFYING 'SAVINGS'
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:18:47 PM
Aquino asks Congress to pass a joint resolution clarifying concepts in the budget that are now subject of debates
(apparently referring to the differing definition of the Executive and the Supreme Court of the word savings in the
General Appropriations Act, as a result of the Senate hearing on the Disbursement Acceleration Program)
CRIME SOLUTION
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:57:57 PM
The police has arrested suspects in the murder of Mayor Ernesto Balolong and of businessman Richard King, and
now have leads on the suspects in the murder of sports car racer Enzo Pastor. We are working to achieve justice at
large, not just in these individual cases.

Aquino also praised PNP personnel who foiled the Martilyo Gang robbery at a mall.
DAP AGAIN
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:58:14 PM
Because DAP was suspended we had to look for other funds for our anti-crime campaign. But despite this we
assure you of safety in your communities.
RESET BUTTON FOR CUSTOMS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:03:02 PM
Aquino cited sweeping reforms implemented at the Bureau of Customs, such as the appointment of a new
commissioner and deputy commissioners, and the return of officer and employees to their mother units. The reforms
boosted the cash collections of the bureau, which has long been perceived as the most corrupt in government.
WARNING TO CROOKS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:03:56 PM
To crooks, who apparently dont have qualms destroying the lives of young people that you get hooked on drugs, or
threatening the livelihood of farmers because of your operations: As soon as gather the necessary evidence against
you, you will end up in prison.
LAND REFORM & CADASTRAL SURVEY
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:04:49 PM
Aquino blamed difficulties in implementing land reform on faulty land ownership information recording of previous
administrations. Cadastral survey will be completed by 2015.
ARMM BUDGET
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:07:19 PM
The region will get P5.17 billion for infrastructure in the 2015 budget.
BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:08:14 PM
In March, we signed a peace agreement with the MILF, but it was only the start of a long process. We ask Congress
for patience and understanding. We have to carefully scrutinize the draft Bangsamoro law. It has to be acceptable to
all. If we are able to pass a law before the end of the year, we will be given sufficient time to install the Bangsamoro
region. If the law is delayed then the entire process is also delayed. We have no plan to break the trust given to us.
RELOCATION OF INFORMAL SETTLERS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:12:33 PM
A video is shown of a woman who benefitted from Oplan Likas, a project spearheaded by the DILG and the NHA to
relocate families who live along Metro Manilas waterways and danger zones to neighboring provinces. The woman
is thankful for being moved from the danger zone and at the same time getting the opportunity to have her own
house. She urges her former neighbors who remain in those danger zones to agree to the governments relocation
program.
POWER SHORTAGE
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:15:01 PM
Aquino said his government is preparing solutions to address the power shortage summer next year. He blamed the
shortage on several factors, including the maintenance shutdowns and delay in the construction of power plants.
The El Nino phenomenon is also a threat to hydropower producers, he said.
RICE SMUGGLING
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 5:15:44 PM
Government officials who may have connived with rice smugglers are being investigated and will be dealt with
accordingly.
ON THE CPP-NPA
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:53:36 PM
Aquino cites the arrest of the chairman of the CPP, Benito Tiamzon, and credits the police and the military. Claims
the communist movement is on continuous decline.
THANK YOU, BOSS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:34:05 PM
Government is not alone in pushing for reforms. We draw our strength from you. We thank you for your support and
cooperation.
ZAMBOANGA SIEGE
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:36:17 PM
Aquino said the countrys uniformed personnel showed their skills and courage during the Zamboanga siege in
September 2013. He thanked them for their sacrifices. He noted they were able to save more than 100 civilians.

P2.57 billion in housing aid for Zamboanga siege victims has been released to NHA and DPWH.
BOHOL
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:38:09 PM
One in every 25 bridges that were destroyed have been rehabilitated
TYPHOON YOLANDA
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:40:07 PM
The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines affected 1.7 million families affected; 44 provinces were hit. Public
utilities were down, infrastructures were down. An extraordinary kind of cooperation was needed. Your government
lost no time in running to the aid of the victims.

By Christmas 2013, power had been restored in ALL the municipalities affected by Yolanda.
YOLANDA DONORS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:43:38 PM
The President thanks other countries, NGOs and communities from all over the world who assisted the Philippines
after Super Typhoon Yolanda.
CABINET IN YOLANDA
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:44:29 PM
Aquino thanks specific Cabinet members who played roles in Yolanda rescue and rehabilitation, including Cesar
Purisima, Joel Villanueva, Joseph Abaya, Voltaire Gazmin, Mar Roxas, and Dinky Soliman.
YOLANDA REHAB
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:45:45 PM
In 8 months, the UN declared we were already in the rehabilitation period. Recovery and rehabilitation from major
disasters will take sometime. We have already approved the LGU rehabilitation plan for Cebu, Leyte, Tacloban and
Eastern Samar.
YOLANDA REHABILITATION PLAN
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:46:53 PM
The rehabilitation plan of the following LGUs have been approved by the Cabinet: Cebu, Iloilo, Samar, Eastern
Samar, Leyte, Tacloban City.

We need Congress help on this because huge funds are needed to implement these LGU rehabilitation plans.
ALBAY / LGU ROLE IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:50:10 PM
During Typhoon Glenda, not a single casualty was reported in Albay. We commend the leadership of Governor Joey
Salceda. If a province that lies along whats considered the highway of typhoons can achieve disaster
preparedness, how much more can other LGUs?
MILITARY MODERNIZATION
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:51:37 PM
We have purchased equipment, helicopters and ships for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Next year, two fighter
jets will be delivered. We also plan to buy combat helicopters, radar system and many others to strengthen military
capability. We expect the arrival of 17 refurbished Hueys. Our troops will get more than 50,629 assault rifles.
ADDRESSING WATER CRISIS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:31:47 PM
In trying to prevent the projected water crisis by 2021, we are avoiding dependence on aquifer, which aggravates
ground sinking and which in turn worsens flooding.
BUDGET REFORMS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:14:17 PM
Aquino reports that the administration has already passed the budget on time for 4 years.
CASH FOR POOR
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:15:00 PM
The Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program has been expanded to include children aged up to 11 years old.

The CCT program has led to the reduction in poverty incidence to 24.9% in the first half of 2013.
WHY FUND TESDA
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:16:58 PM
If these TESDA graduates will work at call centers, they will earn at least P18,000 a month, or P234,000 a year. The
taxes they will pay until they retire will in turn give their fellowmen the same opportunities.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:18:55 PM
Tax collection increased from P1.039 trillion in 2010 to 1.536 trillion in 2013. Debt to GDP ratio was reduced, so we
were able to use money for social services instead of using them for debt service
CREDIT RATING UPGRADES
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:19:55 PM
The Philippines got investment grade ratings from the three main international credit rating agencies in 2013.

The rating upgrades will translate to lower borrowing costs for the government and more investments in the
Philippines.
DOLE & LABOR SECTOR REFORMS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:23:39 PM
We have been pushing good relations between workers and employers. We make cases go through 30-day
conciliation and mediation. As a result, out of 115 notices of strike filed in 2013, only one pushed through the
lowest in the history of the Department of Labor and Employment.

"I told DOLE Secretary Baldoz in jest that next year, having half a strike wont be an achievement; there has to be
zero strike."
GLOBAL AVIATION SAFETY STANDARDS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:25:02 PM
The Philippines may now fly to Europe and expand airline operations in the US following the lifting of significant
safety concerns on the local aviation industry.

This means more flights that will bring in more tourists and investors in the country.
PRAISING DPWH
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:25:56 PM
Aquino praises DPWH Secretary Singson for curbing corruption in his department and achieving its targets of
buiding roads and bridges totaling 12,000 kilometers.
PPP / INFRA PROJECTS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:28:14 PM
The Aquino government has awarded 7 Public-Private Partnership projects worth P62 billion, exceeding the 6 PPP
projects approved by the 3 previous administrations.

Aquino promises to bid out and award more PPP projects, including the Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike, the
LRT 1 Cavite Extension Project, and the Clark Green City.
FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:30:44 PM
It used to be that government had to give incentives to attract investors. Now, its them who are trying to outbid each
other to be given the opportunity to build infrastructure for government.
BENEFITS OF DAP
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:09:23 PM
Because of DAP, TESDA was able to provide livelihood projects to Filipinos that the agency turned into scholars.
Government invested P7,155 invested in each scholar. This is good governance.

REMEMBER THE PAST
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:06:11 PM
President Aquino once again recalls the years before he was elected, when there were big problems of corruption,
low income, lack of transparency and Filipinos list faith in themselves.
#SONA2014 STARTS
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014, 4:01:54 PM
The President's 5th State of the Nation Address started at 4pm. Aquino started speaking at roughly 4:03 pm