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SONA 2009 Phillippines- Arroyo hits critics
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by Babel-Fish | July 27, 2009 at 05:28 pm
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Arroyo also defended her record during her turbulent 8 1/2 years in power and assured lawmakers she will not lift term limits set by the Constitution.
“I have never expressed the desire to extend myself beyond my term,” Arroyo said. “Many of those who accuse me of it tried to cling like nails to their posts.”
“I am accused of misgovernance. Many of those who accuse me of it left me the problem of their misgovernance to solve. And we did it,” she said as a message to her critics.
“I am falsely accused, without proof, of using my position for personal profit. Many who accuse me have lifestyles and spending habits that make them walking proofs of that crime,” she said.
I realy do not think she is as corrupt as her opposition wished she was, but the problem is her husband who seemingly has his finger in the corruption pie.
Here in central Philippines she has the biggest following and support and it is very visible on how she has helped to improve the inferstruture and improved roads and travel between the islands.
CEBU CITY -- Impressive, straightforward and amusing were some of the words Cebu City officials used to describe President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s State of the Nation Address (Sona).
Mayor Tomas Osmeña was so impressed by Arroyo’s achievement in keeping the inflation rate at its lowest, on average since 1966, that he will ask the City Council Tuesday to pass a measure declaring Arroyo an adopted daughter of Cebu City.
Its good that she has made a very firm statement that she will finish her term and not try to extend her presidency though I personally think that she has done a lot for the Philippines but she could of done a great deal more in a drive to really eradicate poverty. But there again the senate system is so slow and more time is spent on committee-ing and political bickering, than improving the lives of the people these politician serve. Government corruption is very apparent and the political clan both for and against the administration, are seemingly only into politics to make money on the side. They don't give a damn about those in poverty, as they just want to feather their own nests.
I see the following story today...
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo never said "paalam" but she did say a lot of thank you directed at Congress.
In her State of the Nation Address (Sona) yesterday, Monday, Arroyo denied she ever wished for a term extension as she acknowledged that her term as President will end next year.
But she did not say goodbye in the way President Corazon Aquino issued a "paalam" at her last Sona.
Arroyo made no mention either of reports that said she would seek a seat in Congress as representative of a Pampanga district in next year's elections as a strategy to protect herself from criminal prosecution once she steps down from Malacañang.
What stood out in her almost one hour speech was her "thank yous" to Congress for the several laws that got passed. These are laws on economic reforms, poverty alleviation, rent control, renewable energy, bio fuels, and securitization.
My answer the reason she did not state she would run for a new post in governance is the fact there is no reason for her to do so. However its a nice little attack on her corruption if she is reaqlly as corrupt as her oposition want her to seem or be. However the opinion was a balanced one and the writer gets my salute.
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at 22:20 on July 27th, 2009
shes so liar.......... many people are suffering from hunger.
at 03:44 on July 28th, 2009
Yes she maybe but she did not say that people were not suffering from hunger. That means your remark is wrong concerning that point. But she is a politicians and they are known to lie. Please point out where she was really lying as I am interested in any solid proof.
at 13:24 on July 28th, 2009
Just like what the previous poster replied, she did not point out that hunger and poverty has been relinquished. She is trying her best to, as much as possible, lessen it. If you'll really look at it, most people in poverty want is a miracle which is, for any president is impossible. There are only some who would strive hard for success and others will just wait for the food to be fed. Most Filipinos are selfish and greedy.
at 04:18 on August 2nd, 2009
We always look at the dark side of our president. Didn't we ever realize that she have done so much for us? Our country doesn't only depend on the leader ruling it. What's the use of having a good president if the country's people are not even working for its progression. Before judging our president, try to reflect on ourselves first if we have done our part as good citizens of this country.
at 23:28 on August 3rd, 2009
i agree.. what she had stated in her speech was just all about her achievements.. she never did mention about the worst things she did.. because of her wrong governance, many people were suffering from poverty..
at 22:59 on July 27th, 2009
sinungaling si gloria macapagal arroyo(PGMA) hindi niya tinutupad ang mga pinagsasabi nya .. dapat binabato yan ng kamatis tuwing sona nya noo ..!! hahaha !! :D
at 03:17 on July 28th, 2009
Could you please express your self in English as this news community though global has mostly English readership. Throwing bad fruit unfortunately shows your dislike, but what I can not understanding is why your not stating what she has actual lied about and supply solid based proof.
at 23:38 on August 7th, 2009
its not rOng nAman eh.f mAgtagalog..duhHhhh
at 23:01 on July 27th, 2009
sinungaling si gloria macapagal arroyo(PGMA) hindi niya tinutupad ang mga pinagsasabi nya .. dapat binabato yan ng kamatis tuwing sona nya noo ..!! hahaha !! :D
sinungaling si gloria macapagal arroyo(PGMA) hindi niya tinutupad ang mga pinagsasabi nya .. dapat binabato yan ng kamatis tuwing sona nya noo ..!! hahaha !! :D
sinungaling si gloria macapagal arroyo(PGMA) hindi niya tinutupad ang mga pinagsasabi nya .. dapat binabato yan ng kamatis tuwing sona nya noo ..!! hahaha !! :D
sinungaling si gloria macapagal arroyo(PGMA) hindi niya tinutupad ang mga pinagsasabi nya .. dapat binabato yan ng kamatis tuwing sona nya noo ..!! hahaha !! :D
at 03:41 on July 28th, 2009
please lets throw some good words at the debate in English and there is really no need to repeat your self how ever perhaps for sensible debate a need to offer proof and conviction to explain to us English speaking free thinker about the problems caused by your president and proof of the pudding stuff about what she has lied about in her Sona?
We are all inteligent beings us members of Nowpublic and we realy what you to join our debates in English in a more intelectual way.
at 03:10 on August 1st, 2009
excuse me poh.. di poh sya nagsinungaling.. meon lang talagang mga bagay na hindi nya kayang gawin kaagad agad...
kung may naghihirap mang mga mamamayan sa ating bansa ngayon hindi kasalanan ni gloria yun..
kasalanan ng mga taong di marunong ng disiplina at di nagsisikap sa buhay..
di tamang sa kanya lahat isisi yun sa kanya o sa pamahalaan..
hindi porke't may krisis at may naghihirap sa isang bansa lageh nang may mangungurakot..
meong mga taong ang galing galing manira peo kung tutuusin sila yung halos walang ginagawa para mapabuti pa ang bansa.. panuh sila makakagawa ng paraan para makatulong kung sila mismo sumisira sa gobyerong dapat pagkatiwalaan..
baka sa huli wala ng taong manwala sa mga susunod na magiging lider ng bansa..
at 07:33 on August 2nd, 2009
Everyone is entitled to his / her own opinion but for the sake of intellectual discussion, please be specific with your points. We could not arrive at something if we would keep on throwing overgeneralized statements.
I would be very glad to participate to this discussion..
at 23:35 on July 27th, 2009
nO cOmmenT ..
at 02:14 on July 28th, 2009
Maraming mga magagaling magsalita at pumuna sa mga maling gawa, pero kokonti ang pumupuna sa tamang gawa.
Maraming Piliplino ang tamad kung bakit marami ang naghihirap sa bansa natin. Tingnan ninyo ang mga taong palaging nagrereklamo pero sila yong mga taong ayaw mag aral at ang gusto ay instant na kita. Marami ring bulag na mga pulitiko kng saan sila pwedeng mkahanap ng kakampi doon sila pero di nman sila tumutulong!
Naparaming mayayaman na mga pulitiko pero d nman tumulong sa mga mahihirap. Ngayon lang nila nakikita dahil eleksyon na naman. Maliban kay Sen. Villar, sino pa ba ang tumutulong sa mga mahihirap? wala na. Puro na lang ngawa ang iba!
at 21:19 on July 28th, 2009
thats what we called "Only heart could see rightly, What is essential is invisible to the eye". All they seen are the wrong part of her presidency not considering the good one's.
at 07:51 on July 31st, 2009
Excuse me. Do NOT generalize. YOU have NO right to generalize. Barging in here and saying Filipinos are lazy that's why there are many who are in poverty. That's just not right my friend. Have you ever seen an old man, pushing along the streets his cart, and stopping at each garbage can to collect bottles? Do you know how HARD that is? How much determination he gives just in order for him to get some 20 peso buy 1 take 1 burgers? And guess what... He's not going anywhere up! Ever thought of those tricycle drivers? They work all day long just for their family to be fed well. Dude, YOU have NO right to generalize Filipinos. You don't know very well enough how they live. I agree on the parts of the politicians, how they are so corrupt and all. But do not GENERALIZE the masses. You yourself have just hit yourself with your own words. All words and no action. If you say I am too, you are WRONG! I'm a psychologist and I am doing my part on helping our fellow people. Have you?
"Ako mismo ang gagawa ng paraan para matulungan ang bansa natin umangat!" - Jer
at 01:41 on August 5th, 2009
what is worth of saying the silly words such as "generalize"...
it is worthless,anyway,i think you just want to emphasize wrong things..
at kung ikaw mismo ang gagawa ng hakbang para sa pinas.go!
it is the matter of fact that this world will never get any better. just live to the fullest and be not in vain. and you will see how happy to live like a tricycle driver.
GOD planned this all. we must abide nalang..
this world will get worse as time pass..
:-)
at 02:40 on July 28th, 2009
hmmm adula amin
at 03:57 on July 28th, 2009
This community really would like to hear Filipino comments in English, in fact its deemed rude that most of our readers will not understand your comment other than people from other nations like myself do. Effectively you have a very small audience to your view and not many that could join in debate with you.
After this comment those that do not comment in English of which is like a second tongue to most of you, will be deemed as being rude and bad ambassadors for your wonderful fellow citizens.
So please show how intelligent and gifted you are in the understanding of Philippine politics or how intelligent most Filipino's are. So please join in a sensible debate and not just throw hatred at GMA, please tell us the whole reason why it will certainly be more interesting.
My view is she is not as corrupt as most and she is very good in PR telling how the smaller than stated help is bigger than stated. lol
So please stop throwing bad fruit and vegetables, throw some truth or what you think could be truth of how bad this leader has done. Why, What and How!
at 04:15 on July 28th, 2009
Her excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's SONA based on my observation is carefully studied prior to the schedule. But in my own opinion, it will be good enough for the filipino people if she'll state what would be her plans after her term. Recapping back on her speech she stated more about her critics than plans in the country. Actually, I'm not totally saying that she's not a good leader but i guess the economic in the country stays as is. I don't actually feel the progress of the country. There are still many Filipinos who migrated to other countries than looking for jobs here in the Philippines, many are still starving for hunger, economic prices continue growing, jobless and etc. that the country is facing now. For now, I don't still have my choice who will be the next president. I'm just hoping the next president will be the real leader that Filipino's are looking for.
at 15:03 on July 28th, 2009
Her Sona was not so much about politics but what she had done and what her critics had done. The problem here is a hands on President is always hampered by a hands of senate. My opinion is she done well but could of done a lot better if the senate done well. The senate works at snail pace due to the politicians arguments about who is more corrupt than they are.
at 19:22 on July 28th, 2009
hmfff. u know!!!
president????she must step down to her position co'z,in her presidency,many filipino are suffering,specially those filipino who are in poor sitution.and also in her presindency,no one's change!!!!!f there is????maybe her own seek.
but im not,argueing in your opinion!!!!!!hehehehehehe!!!
at 06:43 on July 29th, 2009
The problem is who ever takes over what ever political party wing or conviction will do much less than she has done concerning poverty. The for proof just look at all the president before her history will show what I am saying is true.
at 04:38 on August 2nd, 2009
It's not our president's fault if we are suffering from poverty. We should work for ourselves and don't depend on her alone. Remember, we are elected her as a leader..not a hero. We don't know what it takes to be the leader of a country. It's a tough job. Thinking and at the same time working for the country and the people. She's working for us and yet we don't appreciate what she's doing. Lets not try to judge her. If you have done more than what she've done for the country, then do all the judging.
at 03:09 on August 2nd, 2009
.hi, i would like to ask. or lets say interview..
.if you watch the sona of president arroyo. what was your reaction about her statement ?.
please answer. actually, its our assignment. but im not sure what will i say as my reaction. canyou help me ?.
thanks very much..
at 05:32 on July 28th, 2009
I think Arroyo has done an average job during her term. Yes, I do agree that many infrastructures were built and the economy is ok.. Many laws were also passed. But she could have done a better job regarding poverty and corruption. Overall, I think she's a good leader. Imagine, if Estrada ruled the country for 6 years?. I think the Philippines would be in shambles by now.
There are many who criticize her governance, but those people couldnt do a better job. The opposition keeps saying she's a liar but lets all face it. All politicians are liars, its part of politics.
And may I state my disdain regarding Sen. Mar Roxas. His TV campaigns are so fake. I hope he doesnt win in the upcoming elections
at 05:33 on July 28th, 2009
anu ba kayu!!..
kung gus2 nyu patalsikin si gloria sinu gus2 nyu ipalit?..
si ERAP ba?.
duhhhh!!..
FYI kung iisipin nyu ung mga gusto nyung ipalit kay gloria pwes sya lang ang may "kayang" mag pamahala sa ating bansa...
Ung MRT sinu nagpaconstruct nun?..
Ung mga hydothermal source sinu nagpaconstruct nun?..
SI GLORIALANGWALA NG IBA!!...
kung may ipapalit man...
kay BAYANI FRNANDO na ako...
at 19:36 on July 28th, 2009
hehehehehehe, tama kah!!!!kung nais nilang patalsikin c GMA!!!!
cinung ipapalit?????? ehhh mas marami naman xang nagawang mabuti sa ating bansa!
such those :::money or allowances benifits by the employee!!!!ryht???? but im not a pro-GMA,,,the only is im a pro-PROGRAM of her.....
pero sana gawin naman ni GMA ang kanyang lahat na sinasabi,hindi yong kahati-kalahati lang dba????
at 02:33 on August 6th, 2009
Hi, Good day!
My reaction..... hmmmnn... TOO HARD TO BECOME A PRESIDENT
it's better to be an audience than a performer........
Better to be as a mid judge one.....
Better to know the good and bad.....
Every person has good and bad.......
Every people commit mistake.....
Most people judge more on evil, bad, negative sides of the other......
Fewer people will appreciate good one......
When people did good.... MAYABANG DAW and comment a lot of negative...etc..etc...
But for me.... President Arroyo have done her best - DA BEST
But..... but....she is not perfect!
She wasn't able to make it - she is just a HUMAN BEING.
All president made good but people cannot see them....
People can only see the negative ones....
HE HE HE.... well ganoon din ako....
This attitude doesn't just happen once....
This can happen -------- KADALASAN.........o di ba?
Pasensiya na...
I'm not an English speaker .... he he he..... but I can understand and spoke a little...
GOD bless me and my family and all the FILIPINO people and to all! THE NATION
Sa susunod na election..... HINDI AKO MANGANGAMPANYA ha?
Before you vote, you ask the Lord to help you ...... - Pray sincerely and vote from the heart...
Oh..., I love you Lord!
Believe in God and know Him in your Heart.... Feel Him in your Heart!
Thank you for reading - God bless us all!.....mitch
at 05:34 on July 28th, 2009
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