MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address today, July 22.
Outside Batasang Pambansa, where the President delivered his SONA, protests and gatherings by both supporters and opponents of the administration were made. Meanwhile, Filipino netizens who tuned in on the President also made their presence felt online.
On social media, #SONA2019 trended as Twitter's top topic as the President delivered his message. Even on Facebook, netizens shared their reactions on topics discussed by the President.
Here are a few of the top reactions from netizens online on several issues discussed:
Netizens continue to have mixed reactions on the Duterte advocating the imposition of death penalty to the crimes related to illegal drugs and plunder.
When the President talked about corruption in government agencies, many slammed his use of the word "killing." Others put shade on other officials already accused of corruption.
On Facebook, many Duterte followers continued to express their support for their "Tatay Digong."
Duterte talks about a divided nation. Many netizens agreed with his statement that our enemies is our own selves.
Duterte talks about having a "due me" when it comes to West Philippine Sea issue. Netizens were not convinced.
On maritime dispute, others fear it may result to violence while others want the President to take a stand immediately.
Everyone seems to be hopeful after Duterte bared plans to make a new Salary Standardization Law to increase wages of teachers and nurses.
Many netizens shared their overall reactions of the SONA. Some reactions were witty, harsh, honest, candid while others were urgent calls to action.
— Sally, The Summit Express
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| President Rodrigo Duterte is on 'lecture-mode' in his speech as a father to the nation. |
Outside Batasang Pambansa, where the President delivered his SONA, protests and gatherings by both supporters and opponents of the administration were made. Meanwhile, Filipino netizens who tuned in on the President also made their presence felt online.
On social media, #SONA2019 trended as Twitter's top topic as the President delivered his message. Even on Facebook, netizens shared their reactions on topics discussed by the President.
Here are a few of the top reactions from netizens online on several issues discussed:
Netizens continue to have mixed reactions on the Duterte advocating the imposition of death penalty to the crimes related to illegal drugs and plunder.
Surely, Duterte asking the congress to reinstate Death Penalty for Drug crimes and Plunder will be one of the best debate topic. #SONA2019— Rhy Lustre (@LustreRhy) July 22, 2019
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| Netizens reacted on Duterte's move to bring back death penalty for plunder, illegal drugs | Photo Courtesy: ABS-CBN |
When the President talked about corruption in government agencies, many slammed his use of the word "killing." Others put shade on other officials already accused of corruption.
Don’t know what is more chilling him saying “Kung ‘di niyo pa talaga ‘yan magawa ngayon, papatayin ko talaga kayo.” or the applause afterwards.— Billie Blanco (@_billieblanco) July 22, 2019
Why are we applauding killing? Why are we letting this man degrade the moral fiber of the nation into a culture of impunity? #SONA2019
#SONA2019— ᴅᴀɴꜰᴜᴄɪᴜꜱ 🗺 (@itsdanmenard) July 22, 2019
Duterte: I am grossly disappointed with corruption!
Corrupt Politicans listening to him in Batasang Pambansa: pic.twitter.com/OpzwmRHZEX
On Facebook, many Duterte followers continued to express their support for their "Tatay Digong."
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| Support for "Tatay Digong" on Facebook | Photo Courtesy: ABS-CBN |
Duterte talks about a divided nation. Many netizens agreed with his statement that our enemies is our own selves.
— Ted Pylon (@TedPylon) July 22, 2019
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| On Facebook, netizens too agreed | Photo Courtesy: GMA News |
Duterte talks about having a "due me" when it comes to West Philippine Sea issue. Netizens were not convinced.
DUE TIME?!?!?! WHEN IS DUE TIME?? WE MUST MAKE A STAND IN OUR TERRITORY. YOU'RE ACTING AS IF WE NEED PERMISSION TO STAND UP FOR OUR OWN LAND. #SONA2019 pic.twitter.com/LBdxxbamaE— lyka (@lykadaydream) July 22, 2019
"we own the property but we are not in control of the property...”#SONA2019 pic.twitter.com/MT66HlDZmv— 𝔪𝔦𝔤𝔰 🌈 || LakamBoba 🥛🍵🤪 (@miigglez) July 22, 2019
On West Philippine Sea, the President sounds like he is talking to stupids hoping he would fool them further. #SONA2019 pic.twitter.com/OzjmauU4NA— Mary Ann Yu (@beeann8888) July 22, 2019
On maritime dispute, others fear it may result to violence while others want the President to take a stand immediately.
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| Netizens react on West Philippine Sea dispute | Photo Courtesy: GMA News |
Everyone seems to be hopeful after Duterte bared plans to make a new Salary Standardization Law to increase wages of teachers and nurses.
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| Netizens laud Duterte's plan to increase wages | Photo Courtesy: ABS-CBN |
Duterte highlighting the need to increase the salary of teachers and nurses. This is it. #SONA2019— daffodil (@daphgal_) July 22, 2019
Many netizens shared their overall reactions of the SONA. Some reactions were witty, harsh, honest, candid while others were urgent calls to action.
Filipinos should not find fault in the current administration, most problems were inherited from bad governance in the past!!! Rather, APPRECIATE what he has accomplished so far, wag puro reklamo!!! Kaloka #SONA2019— Becks (@explosivesskull) July 22, 2019
#SONA2019: Para ka lang nakikinig sa lasing sa kanto. Walang katuturan. Gusto mo na lang matapos dahil alam mong puro kalokohan lang. 🤷🏻♂️— Ajjie Mendelebar (@ajjiemendelebar) July 22, 2019
Filipinos won't easily listen because we always have our sides to take that's why WE. ARE. THE. PROBLEM. #SONA2019— — (@sklmamser) July 22, 2019
— Sally, The Summit Express
