Who compose the nation? Statistics? Government programs and projects? None of these. Nation means people -- vendors, factory workers, office workers, prisoners, students, teachers, writers, lawyers, all professionals, and many, many more.
How are they faring under this administration? Are they with their loved ones, happily together after a hard day's work? Do they enjoy every meal -- complete with nutritious foods? Are students able to buy all their materials? Are teachers not lacking in audio-visual materials?
What about the workers and professionals? Do they have security of tenure? Do they get promoted upon working well? Are they able to buy enough goods and services out of their salaries and wages?
There seems to be a misconception that the State of the Nation address should focus on abstract terms, and not the real human beings populating the Nation.
A SONA should tell the people: "Thank me you have a good life and lifestyle. I have provided you with enough security, comfort, convenience, peace and hope to live under this administration.'
Do we ever hear that statement? Not at all.
In other words, Friends and all Kababayan sa Bayang Pinagkakaisahan ng mga Korap at mga less Korap, at ng mga Least Korap (parepareho silang lahat) the real SONA should show us a good lifestyle, a good life. The problem is that only GMA and all her "palakpak" brigade are enjoying life in this country.
Let us make sure that everyday we know that we are a captive people - under an administration whose veneer projects intellectual erudition but lacks an ethical soul.
- Wilhelmina S. Orozco
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