CEBU CITY — Business and government leaders in Cebu found Monday’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) “better than the one last year,” despite some omissions.
President Benigno Aquino III again used the “wang-wang” as a motif for the mindset he wants his administration to correct, the “mindset of entitlement” shown by those who abuse their privileges, when they are supposed to serve.
In random interviews, community leaders said they would have wanted the Sona to include a clearer position for or against the Reproductive Health (RH) bill, as well as specific programs to create jobs and grow the economy beyond the national capital.
The Sona, delivered at 4 p.m. in a joint session of Congress, drew the most applause with the announcement that former Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales has been appointed as the new ombudsman. (Read full story)
