Assignment 5: SONA 2012

SONA 2012

“Report kay Boss”

                Last July 23, 2012, our very own His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his third State of the Nation Address in the Session Hall of the House of the Representatives, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. The president states many accomplishments and to be accomplished along his term as president and some these are related to ICT that can improve the quality of life.

                First is the newly built website that is called Project Noah, this project is made to aware the Filipino citizens when there are natural calamities that will strike in different areas in the country. With this website, it can inform the details that are necessary so that people will become aware when it strikes in their certain areas.

                Another is the program for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that is being called AFP Modernization Program. This program guarantees that the technologies that are being used by the AFP will improve so it can strengthen our defenses. The president says that there are equipments arriving soon, before the year ends there are 21 refurbished UH – 1H helicopters, 4 combat utility helicopter, radios and other communication equipment, rifles, mortars, mobile diagnostic laboratories, and station bullet assemblies. And when 2013 comes, 10 attack helicopters, 2 naval helicopters, 2 light aircraft, 1 frigate, and air force protection equipment will also be coming.

                Last is the program of TESDA which is called Specialist Technopreneurship Program imagine that from 5,240 certified Specialistas are earning 562 pesos a day and earning 11,240 a month that is higher than the minimum wage.