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After Arroyo's SONA, she walks down the main aisle, shaking the hands of those who are congratulating her.
2:02 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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Arroyo ends her SONA with a standing ovation.
2:00 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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Arroyo claims that since 2001, marine sanctuaries have been created. 1.5 million pesos will be included in the 2009 budget for water.
1:56 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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2 billion pesos have been allocated for reforestation to combat natural calamities like typhoons.
1:56 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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She adds: “We are sticking to and widening fiscal reforms. To our investors, thank you.”
1:56 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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Arroyo claims that credit rating agencies “have kept a positive or stable outlook on the country.”
1:56 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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"We have made tough choices. I thank God, and I thank Congress," Arroyo said. For footing the bill, Arroyo said she thanks the taxpayers.
1:35 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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To address global challenges, Arroyo said we have to reach out to those we need and who may need us, yet we strive for self-reliance."
1:33 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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Arroyo said, "We’re in a roller coaster ride and looming economic recession in the US, erasing developments," she said.
1:33 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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Arroyo starts speech with economic outlook. She cites low inflation, new jobs and what she calls a better economy.
1:32 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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President Arroyo starts her speech strong without glancing at any sheet of paper.
1:07 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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The President is heavily applauded as she is called to give her SONA. She gets out of her large seat and walks down to the podium.
1:02 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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The crowd remains standing while the legislators prayer is being said.
1:00 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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The country's national anthem is presently being sung.
12:59 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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President Arroyo is getting closer to the rostrum and the House of Representatives corale is expected to sing the "Lupang Hinirang."
12:58 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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The government officials in the Session Hall get up and applaud the entry of the President Arroyo. The band plays.
12:56 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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President enters the Main Hall lower rostrum where she will be met by the House Speaker Nograles and the Senate President Villar.
12:54 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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President is expected to enter through the South lounge, to the main entrance of the session hall.
12:45 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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Inside the Session Hall, everyone can witness the arrival of the President with two giant screens.
12:38 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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Presidential Spokesperson Jose Dureza is seen wearing a Barong Tagalog designed by Anthony Legarda made of local silk and pineapple.
12:34 AM Jul 28th, 2008
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