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MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III delivered his 6th and final State of the Nation’s Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa on Monday, July 27.
The SONA is meant to inform the citizens of the Philippines about the current state of the country as well as the administration’s plans and promises for the next year.
But Filipinos have a knack for injecting humor into every situation. As people glued themselves to TV screens, live streams, and social media accounts, they shared their thoughts on all sorts of issues.
This year, we rounded up the funniest, snarkiest, and best of Filipino political humor on #SONA2015.
Would you miss being called “Boss” by the President?
Few more minutes and I will be once again called boss. #SONA2015
— Cris Nacionales (@CRISis73) July 27, 2015Toto Madayag of “Libreng Komiks” took a shot at predicting the issues Aquino will cover for his last SONA.
Ang tunay na State of the Nation. #SONA2015
Posted by Libreng Komiks on Sunday, July 26, 2015
Food is a topic that always stirs interest. Here’s what people thought of the SONA banquet.
: Siguro hipster yung nagplano ng #SONA2015 banquet. Spending all that cash just to look cheap AF. pic.twitter.com/GfStnwQsLb
— Magic Mike Rayearth (@Watdahel_Marcel) July 27, 2015Many took notice of the style and fashion of the various politicians, and decided to pose for their own photos.
Welcome to #SONA2015, where creatures like crocodiles also known as Philippine Politicians became SUPERMODELS.
— Macky Santiago (@mackysanty) July 27, 2015“What are you wearing for today’s event?”
“I’m wearing the taxes of my people”
#SONA2015
— Raphael Baskiñas (@BaskiBaskiBaski) July 27, 2015
from zuzumba to sasamba real quick pic.twitter.com/9Zm4Z23RAU
— dickie ferriols (@tweetienidickie) July 27, 2015There were a few who mocked the buzz over what politicians wore as the walked on the red carpet.
#SONA2015 sana eto nalang yung theme ng prom ko noong high school
— alexander wang-wang (@lazirlight) July 27, 2015: I’m wearing a tattered shirt and pajama pants from Landmark 2nd floor. #SONA2015
— Magic Mike Rayearth (@Watdahel_Marcel) July 27, 2015Before the SONA, several netizens had begun creating memes about the event.
PNoy administration taught us how to be patient. #SONA2015 NGLlq”>pic.twitter.com/nfzIrNGLlq
— Ronald Redito (@RonaldORedito) July 15, 2015
President Aquino wasn’t the only one whom netizens talked about. They were all eyes on Senator Nancy Binay and her dress, after the daughter of the Vice President drew flak for her gown last year.
Mga Fans, help niyo naman ang anak kung si Nancy na mamili sa 4 na gown na ito na isusuot niya sa #SONA2015 pic.twitter.com/fgpxqsDtsY
— elenita binay (@unang_ginang) July 16, 2015
Nancy Binay: Black and Blue? White and Gold? HAHAHAHAHA #SONA2015 j o k e lang
— VINCE LAROSA (@VinceRafaelllll) July 27, 2015Kisses that I won’t ever eat #SONA2015 pic.twitter.com/WnCnfuh7pX
— UAAP Updates (@SportsLivePH) July 27, 2015
Even Internet celebrities weighed in.
Throwback last SONA 2014. #SONA2015 #NewMe pic.twitter.com/jaeGEtE8UE
— Nancy B (@IamNancyBinay) July 27, 2015
Pag ako naging presidente, uupakan ko lahat ng mga tangang jeepney driver
— Drivers of Manila (@DriversOfManila) July 27, 2015
Is this white and gold or blue and black? pic.twitter.com/sfvjed0rIF
— Coños of Manila (@ManilaConyos) July 27, 2015
KAYA DUMAMI ANG MGA GANGSTER SA PILIPINAS DAHIL SA SINABI NI PNOY NA “KAYO ANG BHOSZXCK KO” #SONA2015
— PABEBE GHURL (@PabebeGhurl) July 27, 2015
Wow. Our fashion reporter is lusting… err swooning on some red carpet walkers, exclaims “may tuwid na daan!” #SONA2015
— Editors of Manila (@edsMNL) July 27, 2015
An hour into his speech, President Aquino started using slang terms such as, “Eh di wow!” which garnered mixed reactions.
After “I thank you, bow” and “edi wow” , PNoy will reportedly end the SONA with
PAK! TULOY ANG MOWDELLING! PARA SA EKONOMIYA NG PILIPINAS!
— Thysz (@thysz) July 27, 2015@thysz may pahabol daw. OLRAYT RAKENROL TO THE WORLD!
— Thirsty Fermin (@IndividNoellism) July 27, 2015: “Tulad ng pagtitiwala ng nanay at tatay ko, alam niyo, mga kababayan, ang pamilya… Ang pamilya… Homaygahd.” #SONA2015
— Magic Mike Rayearth (@Watdahel_Marcel) July 27, 2015Sino ba talaga si Eddie Wow?
— Chino Razon (@chinoraz) July 27, 2015Aquino also took the time to thank the people who helped him throughout his presidency.
*chants* “iiyak na yan! iiyak na yan!” https://t.co/5LGWeWTCTU
— Jan-Daniel Belmonte (@janbelmonte) July 27, 2015Well, almost everybody.
“No VP Binay?” pic.twitter.com/j8YNsFA7Yl
— Paige Occeñola (@ohnopaige) July 27, 2015
Some netizens even started to post their thoughts on next year’s elections.
“.. eleksyon na sa susunod na taon..” #SONA2015 pic.twitter.com/MJUPGMltJ3
— PB (ಠ_ಠ) (@pbandjellybeans) July 27, 2015What are your thoughts on Aquino’s latest SONA? Plan on watching it again? Mich Santillan suggests a drinking game for you to try next time.
Drinking game: Drink everytime you hear the word tuwid na daan. #SONA2015
— Mich Santillan (@michsantillan) July 27, 2015As always, #hugot pa rin ang mga Netizens (Netizens are still bitter):
“Hindi lang ikaw ang nahihirapan. Hindi lang ikaw ang nasasaktan.”
Pwedeng drama lang ng ex, pwedeng #sona2015.
— Ai 愛 (@highreaching) July 12, 2015
But at the end of the day, everyone paid attention to the issues.
Ohh sa mga Highschool dyan sulat sulat na may essay pa kayo bukas #SONA2015 HAHAHAHA!
— Ariana Nicks Grande (@FafaNicks) July 27, 2015
What was your experience watching Aquino’s final SONA? – Hannah de Vera & Mayelle Nisperos/Rappler.com
Hannah De Vera and Mayelle Nisperos are interns at Rappler.
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