Aquino highlights 5-yr economic achievements

President Benigno Aquino 3rd highlighted the country’s economic progress in his last State of the Nation Address (SONA), stressing that reforms under his administration have paved the way toward a stronger and more competitive Philippine economy.

In his speech before the members of Congress on Monday, Aquino discussed the various developments in the country during his term, particularly gross domestic product (GDP) growth, finances, competitiveness, investments, the manufacturing sector, labor force and social services.