What's your opinion about the Philippines?
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as a whole I see my country a very cultural place to be in because you discover many things from just visiting one place.Sadly our country has been divided by many groups who cannot settle on one idea to improve the country most politicians want their power just for their own self interest and not for the people. Theirs too much politics. Well at least I see a good a future under the PGMA's governance, our economy is appreciating. I see the Filipino citizens very LAZY and that one factor why the country is not improving, also another is the poor education.
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The Philippines, Cuba & Puerto Rico
143609
Magandang Gabi from Curaçao!\nThere are 7 Filipinos working for me here on board my ship (I'm an American)...they are all hard-working, smart guys...I've visited the Philippines several times, many years ago...always had a very good time there...just wish that some day the Philippines will be free of all the corruption that represses it...then Filipinos (and Filipinas) will become truly prosperous.
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its The Republic of the Philippines.
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Lots of influence from the Spaniards... They always collect taxes higher than expected... Get the land of farmers... So.. After 333 years of colonialism what do you expect from the Filipinos? Be totally better than them? NAH!!! Your wrong... \nDo you think that the Philippines shold be first or what? It's good that the Philippines is only second not first. It's not in the religion. It's already in the tradition. It's hard to eradicate that...\nMind you... Not every politicians are corrupt... :) Wow good thing... I still think that Pres. Arroyo does not corrupt because there are no issues about that...
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The Philippines was a colony of Spain. It had a governor-general who answered to the King of Spain. Mostly the communities were centered around 2 main buildings (the church and the city hall). this shows that the church had a great deal of power in running political and government affairs.
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http://www.library.cornell.edu/Asia/acc/acc_aug2003/Philippines.pdf\n\n:>peace
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I agree to military but you should consider the Filipinos very religious, just look what happend during edsa 1. I say change the government to parliament but no, the other Filipinos are to disagree, the masa like the popular people to be picked leader ex.actors(no offense, thats reality) .factors that lead to the downfall of the people is their poor education, lack of money, corrupt/uneducated(did not finish collage) officials and their laziness. this people live thier lives, they don't work hard and still they have this complains that they are poor and that wow some people have time to enjoy thier wealth. I hate the masses that complain and do nothing and that is their very poor culture.
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Investing money to develop agricultural areas into industrial zones is good---partly though.\n\nFirst of all, the Philippines is an agricultural nation. Perhaps some agricultural areas should be developed, but not all. Since it is an agricultural nation, it derives its economy from agriculture. If  these areas will be developed into industrial zones, a good part of the economy will be crippled.\n\nSecond, people who depend on agriculture for a living will lost their jobs. If their skills are only limited to agriculture, where will they go once these areas are industrialized? \n\nLastly, and this is just my opinion, if agricultural areas will be turned into industrial zones, and considering that the money comes from Western countries, the Philippines will then have a debt of gratitude to these nations. Meaning, its government will do whatever these nations will tell them to do. Another form of colonization, eh?\n\nIndustrialization is not bad as long as it is done with responsibility---which I doubt the Philippine government has. Yeah, I am disillusioned. I'm a Filipino too.
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I come from Egypt. I love it! It's got great scenery, awesome weather, and the people are very friendly. The government, though, is very corrupt; and life standards are quite low. I highly recommend it for vacationers. It may also be good for businessmen. But, otherwise, the political and economic conditions are not very good.
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Well i don't know much about the Philippines, but judging from what i heard in the news, i believe the Muslims in the South deserve thier independence from the Corrupt government in the North currently led by that lady, what's her name? yeah! Aroyo. I've read reports of severe over-tazation of the Muslims in the South and also that even though they are highly taxed, inadequate services are provided to them, this all sounds like clear-cut corruption to me.\n\nThe Muslims throughout the world are subjected to terrorism from Christian or non-Islamic powers and they're all taking advantage of what is known as "Islamic Terrorism" to batter down and terrorise innocent Muslims, especialy in the Phillipines. God be with those Phillipino villagers in the South. \n\nPeace.
137295
Just like an asian . . . cheap bastards . . . lol.\n\nIt's okay . . . I am asian too . . . born in the Philippines.
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I think the i.d system would work for Filipinos because of the terrorist organisations over there that seem to be just a face in the crowd. the N.P.A or New Peoples Army hide themselves as upstanding citizens but now and then blow up the odd bus or ship. You also have Moro Islamic Liberation Front that are in peace talks and the Abu Sayaff Islamists which are not. The only thing is that if you get asked for your i.d card in Filippines, you cant say sorry i left it at home as you are likely to get beaten and thrown in a filthy prison for months before they get around to confirming your i.d. Oh i forgot also that your cute
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People from the Philippines work in other countries to have a better life. Their country is full of corrupt politicians so it's getting robbed of it's wealth, and the economy worsens every year.\n\nI believe these people have the prerogative to do what they want to better themselves as long as it's legal. I have worked with filipinos and they are educated and learned people. I also know that US hospitals like to hire them because they can assign these people everywhere because of their training. A lot of these people came to this country legally and are being hired as Nurses, Doctors, Architects, Engineers, Teachers, Accountants, and etc.\n\nI also dislike what our friend, RENZ here is saying. That's a racist statement. You shouldn't discriminate people base on their race and country of origin. I presume the reason why you hate these people so much as to warn other readers is because you have been spurned by one. I wouldn't be surprised either if he/she left you because you don't sound like a likeable person, and the stench of hatred emanates from you.\n\nI have spent years in Asia and met a lot of people from different countries and am proud to say that Filipinos are very warm hearted and generous people. Even if they don't have much food on their plates, they would gladly share it with you. Even the poorest people I met would offer to share their food with me. I also have American friends married to Filipinos and they would be the first to tell you that you are very much mistaken about these people.\n\nAbout those people working in Japan as "sluts", I believe that the world has sluts everywhere, and there would be sluts as long as there are perverts willing to pay for the services. They come in different race and colors too if you didn't notice.\n\nWith regards to those working abroad illegaly, it's their choice, their risks and their thoughts of living in fear that one day they would be caught and sent back home. For the meantime, they earn their living and send money home to buy food. \n\nI am for people living and working legally wherever they are. I am for honest living. And NO, I am not a Filipino, nor am I married to one.I am an American who for years worked side by side with these people, and they never cease to amaze me because of their dedication for work. Overtime, my admiration grew for their kind, And guess what? These people I know speak good English too, and their sons and daughters excels in their schools.
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I think that it is too far removed from the continental United States. \n\nI can go on and on about the subject but I think that the cost of defending the Philippines against potential attack would be outrageous. And probably futile. Also being a state in the Union would make it a bigger target for everybody that hates the US.   \n\nIf it weren't for those facts I would have nothing against the Philippines becoming a member state. As long as the citizens of the Philippines wanted it.
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I am a peace-loving person. I practice sobriety and diplomacy taking into account my strong Catholic background. I am able to take anything only up to a certain level  - because together with millions of other Filipinos, i can oust a President!
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The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an island nation in Southeast Asia with Manila as its capital. It lies 1,210 kilometres from mainland Asia and comprises 7,107 islands called the Philippine Archipelago, approximately 700 of which are inhabited.