Sona Technical Report
The 2013 SONA Technical Report
Prepared by: The Office of the President of the Philippines
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. CONSOLIDATING THE GAINS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE A. Institutionalized and Sustained Good Governance Reforms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Promoted Public Accountability .................................................................. 1 Promoted Transparency .............................................................................. 6 Enhanced Citizens’ Participation in Governance ....................................... 11 Upheld National Peace, Security, and Integrity ......................................... 13 Received Growing Recognition for Good Governance and Economic Reforms .................................................................................................... 23 6. Pursuing Growth through Legislation ........................................................ 26 B. Strengthened Macroeconomic Fundamentals 1. Improved Growth Trajectory and Increased Market Confidence ................ 27 2. Expanded Trade Opportunities and Increased Investments ........................ 31 II. PRIORITIZING THE DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES AND SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS A. Provided Direct and Immediate Assistance to the Poor 1. 2. 3. 4. Increased Support to the Poor ................................................................... 38 Empowered the Poor towards Self-Reliance .............................................. 43 Expanded Access to Health Care ............................................................... 45 Provided Relief and Rehabilitation Assistance to Victims of Calamities ...... 53
B. Enhanced Capability for Employment 1. Invested in Education and Training for Competitiveness ............................ 56 2. Increased Opportunities for Employment and Economic Activity ............... 60 3. Ensured the Protection of Workers’ Rights and Welfare ............................. 77 C. Built Safer and Disaster-Resilient Communities 1. Mitigated
Prepared by: The Office of the President of the Philippines
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. CONSOLIDATING THE GAINS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE A. Institutionalized and Sustained Good Governance Reforms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Promoted Public Accountability .................................................................. 1 Promoted Transparency .............................................................................. 6 Enhanced Citizens’ Participation in Governance ....................................... 11 Upheld National Peace, Security, and Integrity ......................................... 13 Received Growing Recognition for Good Governance and Economic Reforms .................................................................................................... 23 6. Pursuing Growth through Legislation ........................................................ 26 B. Strengthened Macroeconomic Fundamentals 1. Improved Growth Trajectory and Increased Market Confidence ................ 27 2. Expanded Trade Opportunities and Increased Investments ........................ 31 II. PRIORITIZING THE DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES AND SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS A. Provided Direct and Immediate Assistance to the Poor 1. 2. 3. 4. Increased Support to the Poor ................................................................... 38 Empowered the Poor towards Self-Reliance .............................................. 43 Expanded Access to Health Care ............................................................... 45 Provided Relief and Rehabilitation Assistance to Victims of Calamities ...... 53
B. Enhanced Capability for Employment 1. Invested in Education and Training for Competitiveness ............................ 56 2. Increased Opportunities for Employment and Economic Activity ............... 60 3. Ensured the Protection of Workers’ Rights and Welfare ............................. 77 C. Built Safer and Disaster-Resilient Communities 1. Mitigated