The first SONA highlighted the urgency for change for the benefits of the Filipinos.

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includes war on for the Filipinos."I will not waste time dwelling on past sins.
Vindictiveness is not in my system," President opened his speech. On fighting against
criminality and corruption, President said it will be relentless. He promised not to stop
until the last drug lord. He encouraged the police officers and the National Police
Commission (NAPOLCOM) to do their job."On this quest, I will put at stake my honor,
my life and presidency," the president said. President emphasized that human rights
must uplift dignity. On terrorism, the president said the administration will strengthen
coordination with Indonesia and Malaysia.Despite his statement on Paris agreement,
He said global warming is a top priority.On South China Sea dispute, the Palace
affirmed decision of the arbitral tribunal. "All of us want peace." President also appealed
to the leftist Muslim brothers and CPP-NPA-NDF, to end centuries of mistrust to the
government. "If we can't love each other, then don't hate too much."On taxation, the
government will pursue reforming the old tax system. Reproductive Health issues, he
said that RH Law must be put in full force Change on government agencies will be
applied, streamline business registration process or reduce the red-tape on
infrastructure, inter-island linkage projects will be implemented. "We will also improve
the transport system in Metro Manila."President also mentioned he will push the federal
form of the Government for the first time, a proposal to create People's Broadcasting
Corporation or the replacement of PTV 4, the government-run TV station based on
international standards was promised. President announced good news about free Wifi
access in select public places - including LRT, MRT and government offices. President
also gave message to the Lumads: "Government has given you the legal tool to improve
yourselves. Make use of your ancestral domain. While the government is always ready
to help you, you must first help yourself. You can chart your own fate, but you do it
within constitutional legal means."President said he is serious on other matters like
extending operating hours of LRT from 9:30 PM to 10:15 PM, new railway projects,
decongestion of NAIA terminal, building on new runway and civil aviation complex,
increase number public lawyers nationwide, extend passport validity to 10 years,
creation of agency for OFWs, implementation of Magna Carta for women. The president
also advised his countrymen not to engage on illegal drugs and illegal mining, intensify
campaign against human trafficking. He also highlighted the newly signed Executive
Order on Freedom of Information (FOI) as centerpiece of good governance and
transparency in the Executive Branch, ensuring the public of a government that is by the
people and for the people.

LAGMAY,JOAN D.
BASS ECONOMICS 3A