Celebs’ take on Aquino’s SONA
As we all eagerly or anxiously await President Noynoy Aquino’s State of the Nation Address, I thought of asking some celebrities what the main thrust of their SONA would be if they were P-Noy.
Maybe it would be good for him to stop acting like he’s on auto-pilot, and his drumbeaters to stop making him seem holier-than-thou.
It is our only hope that P-Noy’s SONA this time around won’t turn into a “tSONAmi.”
Ogie Alcasid: “I believe the President must report on the gains and achievements of the first year, the areas where the government has fallen short and the important plans for the second year. These plans must further boost poverty alleviation and should encourage extensive nation-building.”
Janice de Belen: “My opening would be, ‘I am not a miracle worker!’ I would say that I know people are expecting a complete turnaround from the last regime, but I cannot solve everything immediately. I would need people’s support. We need to work together for progressive change.”
Direk Joey Reyes: “He should focus on what he has actually done, what he wants to accomplish and what is his vision for the country for the rest of his term. Oh, please spare us of blaming the blunders and abuses of the past dispensation. No solutions and resolutions can be achieved by blaming and complaining. It is time to stop talking and start working.”
Medwin Marfil (True Faith): “I would elaborate concrete plans to alleviate poverty, upgrade the education system and uphold peace and order. Naysayers would have a field day criticizing my speech if it was big on promises. On a not-so-serious note, to help boost ratings and broaden my international appeal, I would announce that I’m marrying a Kardashian or one of the Olsen twins.”
Joey Generoso (Side A): “He should follow through with the promise he made during his inaugural speech at the Quirino Grandstand that he would stop graft and corruption and alleviate poverty and lead the country to the straight path.”
Aiko Melendez: “Price hike, because if this will be addressed then everything will follow.”
Int’l spin master
Catch one of the most in demand DJs—DJ Ross One—at 7th High (Bonifacio Highstreet, the Fort) on July 30. His diverse range of genres has been known to create the best parties in the streets or behind velvet ropes. He holds residency in some of the US VIP clubs like New York’s Prive, Mansion, The Setai and Manhattan’s top celebrity hangout, Butter. Prince, Jay-Z, P Diddy, Britney Spears and Bill Clinton are just some of the big names in his long list of clientele.
PERSONAL: Belated Happy Birthday to my coolest buds, Eric Cham and Jay Server.
Thanks to my sweetest neighbor, Ernest Tan, for my daily dose of smiles.
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