For the unresolved problem on Metro Rail Transit (MRT), Aquino said plans of

purchasing of new MRT train coaches. He said that the process to obtain new MRT
rails underway, together with the upgrading of the signaling and automatic fare
collecting system but failed to mention the target timeline for the project.
For Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization, the government has plan
to buy 2 more C-130. There will be additional 6 landing craft utilities and 3 C-295
medium lift transport.
He also mentioned the PNP Capability Enhancement Program of which 2,523 patrol
jeeps and 577 utility vehicles were purchased. He also boasts the 'Oplan Lambat
Sibat' to arrest criminals. On his term, he said that 163,000 most wanted criminals
were seized including Marwan and Usman.
Aquino cited the long-awaited infrastructure projects such as Muntinlupa-Cavite
Expressway (MCX) and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway o TPLEX and the
ongoing projects including Cavite-Laguna Expressway, Skyway Stage 3, and NLEXSLEX Road. The Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike will be awarded this December.
Aquino mentioned the latest survey from SWS that 8 out of 10 Filipinos believed
that the country will be included in the list of developed countries. Based on Gallup
survey, the Philippines has the highest optimism in Asia Pacific and second highest
in the world.
The president also included on his SONA the update on car sales in the country
which is up in 27% in 2014.
PNoy also wish to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law by the Current Congress. "Ilang
buhay pa ang kailangang ibuwis para magising ang lahat sa obligasyong baguhin
and sirang status quo sa Muslim Mindanao?"
When he mentioned his interest on Anti-Dynasty Law, it received the loudest
applause from SONA expectators. "Panahon na para ipasa ang isang Anti-Dynasty
Law."
PNoy also thanked Congress and Senate for other bills and acts such as Philippine
Competition Law, Sin Tax Reform Act and Responsible Parenthood Act.
The president also thanked officials of the government for their contributions,
sacrifice and wellspring of inspiration to the nation. He lauded Interior and Local
Government Secretary Mar Roxas. "Mar, pinatutunayan mo: You can't put a good
man down."
Aquino highlighted the Gross Domestic Project (GDP) growth of 6.2 percent from

2010. If we reach 6.8 percent this 2015, then we will have posted the fastest 6 year
average growth period in almost six decades.
He added that the next administration should continue to promote the same
advocacy. "The next election is a referendum for the Straight and Righteous Path."
But PNoy did mention his bet for the next presidential race.
"Taas-noo na tayong humaharap sa mundo at nasasabing, "Kaya ko. Kaya ng
Pilipino. #SimulaPaLangIto. This is only the beginning. We are only in the 1st
chapter of the great story of the Filipino people," Aquino concluded his speech.

Reaction: What Aquino missed on his Fina SONA

The president didn't defend our claims against Chinas expansionism in relation to
West Philippine Sea dispute.
In addition, Aquino did not mention the issue on the Priority Development
Assistance Fund (PDAF) with many of the politicians are involved.
He has no words also for January 25 Mamasapano operation, which left over 60
people dead including 44 police commandos.
PNoy also failed to include the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill in his
SONA. The measure aims to eliminate corruption in the bureaucracy by giving the
public greater access to government transactions and records.
Despite of the said achievements and plans of the government, Anakpawis, Bayan
and other militant groups unfazed by heavy rain marched along Commonwealth
Avenue in Quezon City toward Batasan Pambansa on Monday morning.
Kung Mayo Uno nga, wala kaming napala, SONA pa kaya ng isang narcissistic na
pangulo, Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP) chair Leody de Guzman said.
The past five years has been exceptionally taxing on the Filipino workers. Aquino
attacked us on two fronts. On one hand, he suppressed wages despite the cost of
living for a family of six has breached the 1,200+ peso levels already and also at
the same time, he withheld government subsidies on basic services," de Guzman
added.
On Monday, Social Weather Stations (SWS) has released second-quarter survey
results which shows that 11.2 million families or 51 percent of Filipino families
considered themselves as 'poor'. In the survey, self-rated poverty was also at 51
percent the previous quarter, and was at 52 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.