inspirations
Ang Mga Bunga ng Tuwid na Daan Achievements of the Aquino administration for the first three years
By Norman Cualteros and Niña Terol-Zialcita Illustrations by Brian Villavicencio
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n its first three years, the administration of President Benigno Aquino III proved its commitment to good governance and economic reform. Its main metaphor, “Tuwid na Daan,” has become not just a strategy but also a rallying cry and an inspiration for people to continue fighting for reforms.
The numbers can speak for themselves. However, more than these, it is President Aquino’s political will to push for more sustainable reforms that has galvanized Filipinos and that has led them to believe that long-term change is possible. In the next two pages, we share with you the many reasons why believe the Philippines is truly taking off--and why, even more, hindi tayo puwedeng bumitiw sa Tuwid na Daan.
2010
JUNE 30
“Kayo ang boss ko (the citizens are my bosses)” was coined by President Aquino on the date of his inaugural.
2011
3.9 37.5
Tourist arrivals surpassed 2016 targets by 3.9M (foreign) and 37.5M (domestic)
44 B i d a A n g M a m a m a y a n
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2.45M
Rice importation reduced from 3.3M in 2009
Early Budget
The 2011 budget was passed before the start of the fiscal year, for the first time in history.
19B
Conditional Cash Transfer program’s budget increased
21B Conditional Cash Transfer program’s budget increased to 21B