SONA 2010
Aquino hits GMA for mismanaging budget, calamity fund
MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) - President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III on Monday said the entire country must undergo a period of sacrifice to stamp out corruption and jumpstart new government programs to reduce poverty and want in the countryside.
Enrile voted Senate president anew
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - Senator Juan Ponce Enrile assumed his old role as Senate President on Monday after 17 senators voted to return him to the senate leadership.
Looking back: SONA 'poster boys'
MANILA, Philippines - Since President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is not planning to use any Lenny Skutniks in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), let's just take a look back at some of the characters featured in speeches of 2 previous chief executives.
Aquino to deliver 'realistic' SONA - Quezon
MANILA. Philippines (1st UPDATE) - President Benigno Aquino III will deliver a sober and realistic State of the Nation Address (SONA), one that will hew closely to his June 30 inaugural address, members of his communications team said on Monday.
Jobs, lower inflation top Pinoys' wish list for Aquino
MANILA, Philippines - What should be the first order of business for the Aquino administration? A new survey by Pulse Asia revealed Monday that many Filipinos want President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III to prioritize job creation and lower inflation for the first 6 months of his presidency.
What showbiz community expects from Noynoy's SONA
MANILA, Philippines - Show business is a very pivotal component of society not only because it offers entertainment but most especially because it is a cultural reality.
Arroyo denies depleting 2010 budget
MANILA, Philippines - Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's new spokesperson has denied that the previous administration severely depleted the country's P1.54 trillion national budget in the first six months of the year.
No repeat of Sunday's rains during SONA, says PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines - Weather bureau PAGASA on Monday said there will be no repeat of Sunday's heavy downpour during President Benigno Aquino's first State of the Nation Address (SONA) later Monday.