"Having won a resounding, fresh mandate to govern the Filipino people in May 2004, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo readily took on the challenge of steering the country towards the pursuit of her vision of economic opportunity, social cohesion and democratic faith.She outlined a 10-Point Agenda, aptly called "BEAT THE ODDs," which is envisioned to jumpstart the country's growth and finally set it on the road towards unsurpassed, sustainable and equitable progress.This agenda of governance spells out major policies and programs to fight poverty through: achieving a Balanced budget by collecting the right revenues and spending right; providing Education for all children of school-age; implementing full Automation of the electoral process; building Transportation and digital infrastructure to link the entire nation; Terminating hostilities through a just conclusion of the peace process; Healing the wounds of EDSA 1, 2 and 3; providing Electricity and water for all barangays; offering Opportunities for livelihood and the creation of six to 10 million jobs; Decongesting Metro Manila through railway and road projects and the establishment of new government centers; and, Developing Subic and Clark into the most competitive international service and logistics center in Southeast Asia."
GMA'S State of the Nation Address
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