Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — President Benigno Aquino III delivered his sixth and last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday (July 27).
The president discussed the mistakes of the past administration and the achievements of his. He also tackled his administration’s anti-corruption reforms and the economic gains of his ‘Daang Matuwid’ platform.
Read: Full text of President Aquino’s last State of the Nation Address
During Aquino’s speech, netizens didn’t hold back in expressing their thoughts on social media.
Most were pleased with what they heard and commended Aquino for his accomplishments.
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Such a good feel SONA. I'm happy for our country. Good job Mr. President.#SONA2015
— Leander Ricaña (@L_ricana) July 27, 2015
‘
You know what I like about this year's #Sona2015
is that the President knows how to look back and say Thank You. ") Kudos,
Mr. President— Clam Jowder (@Clam_jowder) July
27, 2015
Sana
marealize na ng mga Pilipino na may nagawa yung gobyerno hindi puro negative
nakikita #SONA2015
—
Ainnaaa (@nnaainnaa) July
27, 2015
After
all, PNOY really did a very good start for a better Philippines. Thank you
po. #SONA2015
#PNOY #HopeforabetterPH
—
jhomel villanueva (@XDjhomel) July
27, 2015
Some, however, weren’t too impressed with the speech.
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Talks about the negativities of the previous administrations. Forgets about his failures in his own. #SONA2015
— delai (@heydelle) July 27, 2015
It's
okay to apologize for your shortcomings. It won't make your accomplishments
less awesome. It will even make you more human. #SONA2015
—
raynobleza (@raynobleza) July
27, 2015
I
wonder how much time is allotted in composing the #SONA2015.So
many impt issues not mentioned yet PNoy was able to address irrelevant ones
—
Aubrey Bruno Mars (@Obrilicious) July
27, 2015
A few were disappointed the president failed to talk about Philippine sports.
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Wala man lang nabangit tungkol sa Sports sa SONA kahit katatapos lang ng SEAGames
— oreo 😛 (@brainyoreo) July 27, 2015
It's
sad that he never mention the development of Philippine Sports #SONA2015
—
MAⓙⓐⓝⓔ シ (@majaaaneee) July
27, 2015
Sad
thing that there was no menton of Philippine sports. But overall it was a
good final SONA for PNoy. Good job, Mr. President. #SONA2015
—
Daryl Gaviola (@DarylG7) July
27, 2015
The loudest Twitter reactions came when Aquino talked about the Anti-Dynasty Law.
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Anti-Dynasty Law? Uunahin pa ba natin yan? Pansariling kapakanan nio lang inaatupag nio. #SONA2015
— Enrico Esperila III (@crtfdacesdqs) July 27, 2015
Major props to PNoy as he says it's time to pass an
Anti Dynasty Law. #SONA2015
—
Karla Eulalio (@karlaeulalio) July
27, 2015
Anti-dynasty
Law was the best thing PNoy said on his #SONA2015
speech.
— avi (@ohsomarvin) July
27, 2015
