Not the best that I could think of.

Mr. Vice President, Mr. Senate President and Senators of the Republic, Mr. Speaker and members of the House of Representatives, Mr. Chief Justice and justices of the Supreme Court, members of the Cabinet, Your Excellencies of the Diplomatic Corps, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen, mga kababayan:

First let me congratulate all the winners of the previous elections. I would like to mention Senator DayaNa Zooberry – he held on despite the rumormongering by the opposition. The truth was out and has proven the opposition wrong. The people have spoken and I call on Senator Zooberry’s critics to accept the people’s will and give him a chance to prove himself.

The 2007 elections has proven that this administration has the support of the people. The people have shown support by electing two-thirds of administration candidates for the House. The people have chosen to have an administration-dominated Senate. Those who believe otherwise are sore losers, and I suggest they get psychiatric health.

It has been three years since the Filipino people have overwhelmingly elected me as President. I am proud to say that I have delivered on my promises, and today I want to report on what I have accomplished and what this administration will do for the next three years.

Again, we delivered as promised when it comes to the economy. We have raised taxes, and thus we had a remarkable tax collection figures. When the tax collection fell against target, we fired the tax chief to show government officials that we mean business. Also, we want to prove to the business people that every government official is accountable. This administration will also like to show that it protects those who are performing well.

The stock market is growing and the Philippine peso is in its highest since seven years ago, signs that our economy is improving. I would like to credit the 40,000 out of 80 million Filipinos who invest in the Philippine Stock Exchange; they are the true Filipino patriots. Credit should also be given to the new heroes, the overseas Filipino workers, whose remittances keep our peso afloat. I also commend the Central Bank for intervening in the foreign exchange market to prop up the national currency.

I commend the 13th Congress for passing one of the most important piece of legislation of the century – the Human Security Act. Some people are afraid of this law. I say this – only those who are enemies of the State should be afraid of this law. The law is crafted specifically to deter enemies of the State from committing acts of terror.

As for those who fears that this administration will use this law against the opposition – fear not. The Anti-Terrorism Council oversees the implementation of this law, and it is composed of sane individuals. Unless you are declared enemies of the State, you have nothing to fear.

However, this should not be an excuse for the opposition to destabilize the country. This administration will not hesitate in using the Human Security Act to protect the people from destabilization.

We will continue building bridges and roads through the efforts of the congressmen. Whatever your province, your town, your district needs – ask your congressman, and it will be done.

Mga kababayan: There is nothing that we cannot do if we stand united. Let’s stop opposing and instead work together. Let’s move on. Thank you.

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