PDU30 SONA 2017

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As the people's unanimous president; he delivered his state of the nation address fronting three
thousand members of the government, media, and a number of organizations, as well as the millions
watching from their homes; with a promising agenda for the future of our nation.

For the first time in recent Philippine history, President Rodrigo Duterte, discussed his proposed budget
for the year 2018 reaching up to Php 3.767 trillion; as education, infrastructure development and health
care came atop of his prioritized allocations. "I want to make good on my promise of change. Let the
change be done from the bottom. This must be meaningful. Genuine change is what this country needs."
He proudly said.

Truest form of change in his governance was promised, and change is what he delivered. Continued war
on illegal drugs will strike through and filipinos be cleansed from it. It has been strictly implemented with
the highest of risks despite foreign pressure. No one is exempted.

National land use act was discussed and was urged to be passed by the legislators to ensure the rational
and sustainable use of land resources. Protection to the environment was also highlighted against
irresponsible mining and any sort of excavations that may affect the many. Those who will violate will be
subjected to raised taxes. Right and correct statement of assets and liabilities is strictly advised. Taxes
must be precise. The Marawi crisis was left not unmentioned.

"Peace of the living is what we seek." Martial Law was the fastest way to isolate the event and let the
military forces suppress this insurgence. As he, the president, told our men on duty, "I stand beside you."
Martial law was the swiftest way to prevent the spread of terrorism. Emphasis on the need to prepare
for natural calamities was also highlighted; accounting to it the will be the Disaster Response Bill.

Highlighted as well was the issue on the West Philippine Sea and federalism, also the re-imposition of
the death penalty to heinous crimes. The president mentioned some accomplishments like the
president's hotline, 8888, dedicated to complaints against fixers, corrupt practices and poor government
services; as well as the 911 emergency hotline.

Nationwide smoking ban was implemented as well last July 23, 2017. And it exempts no one. This will be
key to the improvement of filipino lifestyle and health. He sited China as a potential financier for
infrastructure projects that will soon be revealed. The full implementation of the K to 12 program, which
is intended for the skills training and learner mobility, was discussed and that this must be observed
nationwide to improve the lifelong learning and cope with the demands of today's world.