PNoy's Second State of the Nation Address

It is the president's responsibility to inform its countrymen about what is happening in the surrounding. Every year, the president of a country states his/her accomplishments throughout the year. This is what we call "State of the Nation Address".

Last July 25, 2011, our president, Mr. Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino delivered his speech regarding the happenings in our beloved country. He portrayed the complete elimination of his so-called "wang wang". The use of wang wang as a metaphor in the president's SONA to represent the bribery and dishonesty of the past governments and abuse of power is suitable and apposite. The president stated that if we have already exterminated the use of wang wang in the road, how much more can we eradicate the corruption embarked in our economy? We can lessen or better yet, remove the corruption by uniting hand in hand, until one day, we can lead our prospering country at once. Another good news found in his SONA is that the percentage of poverty in our society is already deteriorating. Our president, whom we find doing nothing, is actually doing everything in order to upgrade our economical status. He spoke with integrity and power yet with that down-to-earth tone, it conveyed us the message that he spoke from his heart and with sincerity.

After his delivery of the SONA, he gained more trust from the Filipinos because of the crystal clear improvements of our economy. Not only can we now dream, and only but to dream, but also make these dreams the foundation of reality. Soon, Philippines will be a first-class country.

Nutrition month: A month for babies.

As soon as the first day of July came in view in the calendar, students as well as teachers can’t help but to feel the excitement dashing in their veins. For once again, the nutrition month will be held. This time, the theme is “Isulong ang breastfeeding, tama, sapat at eksklusibo.”

Regarding this matter, the theme is all about improving the chances of mothers to breastfeed their babies. This month, our number one goal is to make an impression to the mothers that the classic can never be beaten by the modern. What I mean is, the inherited tradition of breastfeeding is always better than the branded milks. To influence mothers to use breastfeeding than branded milks must be our advocacy. It has infinite number of vitamins, proteins and calcium that can help babies to grow perfectly. Drinking our mother’s milk is the best way to replenish a broken wound caused by the infinite pollutes of our environment. Let us remind our mothers that branded milks are never and will never be the answer for a better future. If we want that the infants will grow beautiful and healthy babies, then let us remind mothers that they must always use their magical potion, which is the breast milk.

However, students are hoping that somehow, this month’s programs will be successful and must be fully enjoyable.

A LETTER TO THE ALMIGHTY.

Dear Mr. President,

I greet you a pleasant day Sir. My beloved school, Ilocos Sur National High School, required us to write a letter to you. And if my letter is lucky enough to be read by you, then you can see and hear out my sentiments and expressed thoughts and feelings regarding our country from an average student like me.

As I write this letter, I can't help but feel pity towards my fellowmen. After the deathof your mother, the late Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, you went into a complicated situation for you ran for the seat for presidency. Most of the Filipinos said that you garnered the "pity votes", the rest oppposed them and said that you are indeed a great future leader and you deserve their votes. You acquired the President's chair about a year and a month ago. Filipino citizens thought that you will save the country from the hands of ex-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's bad leadership when in fact, you'll just add more wood on the burning charcoal. I am not against your Sir, but I am just aware of what's happening arond me. One of the problems in our country is justice. Our country lacks justice. One can only achieve justice when he has the power and money. What then will happen to the less fortunate when the truth is blinded from the smoke grenade? None of course Sir. They can do nothing but to be deaf, mute and blind. They just wait until the One from above gets their life and plans bengeance against the dirty hands of the enemies. Then, that will be the end. Been done, but never been settled. That's how life goes to your countrymen Mr. President. Another thing that boogles my mind a lot Sir is the liberated minds of young teens. I'd likely not to discuss this matter but somehow, the quality of education for these young boys and girls are already deteriorating time after time. They are like to be in a relationship, wear skimpy shorts, drink alcohol, smoke, play computer games or do whatever they want than to be serious and attend their classes. Maybe Sir, you can instruct teachers to help these rebellious teens to internalize what they teach. They don't even know what being tact and delicate is. These teens don't know how to behave and some of the things they do opposes Filipino traditions and culture. You wouldn't like that Mr. Preseident, would you? But behind all these commotions Sir, I still put my full trust in you that you can do more. I can do more. Filipinos can do more. All of us can do more. We can get what we expect when all of us unite. By the way Sir, I have no issues regarding the things I have said, but as a keen observer, I observe all.

Thank you very much Mr. President. God bless you Sir and more power!

Sincerely yours,

Caryl Keith A. BanayosIV-Marconi