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Monday, July 5, 2010

President Noy-Noy's Inauguration

President Noy Noy’s Inauguration


        June 30, 2010, it was a holiday, people working in government paused for a break, students in all levels have no classes and Filipino people are excited. It was a history, the inauguration of the President of the Philippines, Noy Noy Aquino will oath to give sincere and honest service and to be a good leader to the Filipino nation. Noy Noy is the 7th President to be inaugurated in Quirino Grandstand and now the 15th President of the Philippines. I was there, in a big crowd at that very place where the inauguration was held. Me and my friends, Sta Cecilia College students are there and eye witnessed the event with the feeling of gratitude that we are able to be part of the history. Juana Change and Jim Paredes are the hosts for this historic event. Filipino international artist Charice Pempengco sang the national anthem. Noel Cabangon sang his own composition telling about being a good Filipino. Apo Hiking Society and Ogie Alcasid performed and sang nationalistic songs. Regine Velasquez sang Di Ka Nagiisa which was the campaign song of Noy Noy.
            Finally Noy Noy arrived and the whole crowd shouted. Noy Noy starts to say his speech. On his speech, he stated his plans and priorities of his administration for the following six years of his leadership. President Aquino said that he will preserve the democracy as his parents did. He said that democracy is the foundation of unity and he will hold the torch forward that once his parents did in fighting for the democracy. His slogan “Kung Walang Kurap, Walang Mahirap” is not just for poster he said, but will serve as the standing principle of his administration. He said that he will take an eye to those corrupt officials and stop the graft in the government. President Aquino asks the Filipino people to help him in this battle to end the poverty in the country. He stated that he will revive the project of the late Corazon Aquino which is the Emergency Employment that aims to build new infrastructures that will gives employments to the local community that can be helpful to elevate our economy. He is also planning in making our soldiers and polices to increase its number for the security of the Filipino. He said that there will be no more fertilizer scam this time but make importance of our farmers and build irrigation, extension services, and helping them in trading there products by putting up trading centers. He is planning to make our country to be fascinating to investors for businesses. He said that he will asks DFA, POEA, OWA and other associations to strengthen the provision of jobs for OFW’s. He promised that the government will become transparent to the people. He also talked about pushing a move to have a quality education and vocational course for the people who are not able of going to college. He proposed to continue the philhealth and to provide o home inside of a safe community for the Filipino. Our responsibility as a neighbor country in the international matter will not be neglected he said, but to be more cooperated and to reach the goal of intensifying our connection. His speech in entirely is mere about defeating poverty and hunger, providing jobs for the Filipino, making the Philippines charming to the tourists and investors, quality education, meeting the needs of our farmers, decent streets, bridges and buildings and keeping the principle “Kung Walang Kurakot, Walang Mahirap”.
            The whole Filipino who have watched his speech are surely relieved and cast a dream of having a realization of a Bagong Pilipinas. I personally expect much difference in his administration. And as what he said, he can’t do this alone, he needs us to be cooperative of making a change. In his line “Kung kailan tayo nanalo, tsaka pa tayo susuko?”, I know lot of people are moved and awaken that if we really want to see a difference, it should always start to ourselves. I’m not used to being nationalistic, but that day I am. This historic event will always be part of my life and I can proudly brag to my friends that I was there.