July 27, 2009 marks this year’s Philippine State of the Nation Address by the president of the republic herself, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and according to the people tasked to secure the occasion and the President as well, it’s all systems go. The opposition, on the other hand, is also ready.
To preclude the official event, the opposition delivered it’s State of the Nanay address to air their resentment over the passage of the Reproductive Health Bill. Their SONA 2009, judging from the title itself, is actually a spoof aimed to make a mockery out of the president and the official event itself. Other sectors of society would also staged their own SONA’s ahead of time in order for them to attend the mass protest on the actual SONA 2009 event.
Although the SONA is an annual event, this one is special since it will be the president’s last one, in case rumors of her plans to stay in power be not true. This is interesting cause a lot of presidential aspirants would be compelled to allocate some of their campaign money to make sure this rumor be just as it–a rumor.
Expect to see Boy Bawang, chanting “putang ina” again wearing his signature blue polo together with Korina Sanches during these rallies. Who knows, they would decide to get married right then and there to attract more media attention?
Of course, the Orange “galig sa mahirap” man wouldbe their bringing protesting OFW’s. He too has found a good niche among them. I still hate the color orange though. Cause he reminds me of Orange Brutus.
I don’t know what Loren Legarda will do as well as Noli. I don’t really like any of them but I wish to see either of them still as VP. I don’t really care what a VP’s job is but it’s safe to know that they could replace the president in case he dies. If someone dies, though, I prefer it would be Mar.
I wish to see Ed Panlilio bringing hoards of people from the church, but I guess he already lost his credibility the moment he chose politics over religion. I just like to see his face on TV cause he always reminds me that ugly people still have a place in Philippine politics, which means that I too could win if ever I run.
I don’t know what happen to Guingona. Did he die? I still wish to see him get water cannoned.
It’s obvious I hate the opposition. I like Gloria better. She has balls and we need leaders who have one. This is part of the reason why this country is in static for decades. I don’t think she’ll do a Marcos and declare martial rule. The media would not allow her to do it and there are a lot of progressive thinkers in the military who knows how to question directives if need be.
I have heard news that SONA 2009 will lay out plans to make the Philippines a First World Nation in 20 years. I say it’s impossible. You would need to change the Filipino culture first to do that. But hey, with leaders like Gloria, and people who don’t get easily swayed by popular rule, I think it’s probable.
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