The assertive tone of President Benigno Aquino III used to defend the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) that gave way to his emotions last Monday, July 28 as he became sentimental during his State of the Nation Address.
“The Filipino is worth dying for, the Filipino is worth living for, the Filipino is definitely worth fighting for,” the President said during the joint session of Congress. He was, with his voice breaking, recalling the words of his father, martyr Ninoy Aquino.
