Tag: counter-SONA

Malacanang disputes VP Binay’s allegations in his counter-SONA

(Eagle News) — Malacanang on Tuesday disputed statements made by Vice-President Jejomar Binay on alleged rampant corruption and increased poverty under the Aquino administration, saying that in fact, Filipinos are highly optimistic about their future compared to five years ago. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said that Filipinos generally regard that the Aquino administration is serious in pursuing its anti-corruption policy under the banner of “daang matuwid.” “Kung tutunghayan […]

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VP Binay delivers counter SONA, calls Aquino administration “insensitive”

  (Eagle News) — Vice-President Jejomar Binay delivered on Monday (Aug. 3) what he calls the “true State of the Nation” address where he called the Aquino administration as insensitive (manhid) and a failure (palpak). He said more people are getting poorer and hungrier, and that more people do not have jobs. Binay, who delivered his speech in Indang, Cavite, cited alleged incompetence and failure of the Aquino government.  He mentioned the government’s handling of […]

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