What do you think is the solution to the political problems in the Philippines?
462054
Answerer above me said it all in a small but very worthy quote, Corruption is also a major problem as almost all of the south Asian countries.
258314
I live in Puerto Rico, a "commonwealth territory" (in other words a COLONY!!!) of the U.S.  and we are in a similar political situation to the Philippines.  I think that the people of the Philippines should be able to vote, democratically on whether or not they actually want to be a state.  Here in PR that sentiment is divided three ways: 1) the people who want to become a state  2) the people who like the current political status  and 3) people who want independence.  I am very much in favor of Puerto Rico being granted independence.  I know very little about the Philippines, but if it's anything like it is here, then the U.S. is doing it no favors.  Here the U.S. government rapes the land and its people and gives nothing back.  \n\nI'm sorry that I can't answer your question exactly, but I hope this helps give you some perspective.\n\nFR
192338
that the philippinos have a raw deal.  seems to me you guys have been manipulated by the elites who took turns to mess up a beautiful country.  the government is like a musical chair game.  it's a pity. there was a time when The Phillipines was the most advanced country in South East Asia.
539009
Well, what can I say? The PM is a simple guy at heart but, he too has to deal with politics and politicians.\n\nThere ought to be done something.
281382
corruption. corruption. corruption.\npolitics. hello garci tapes. a lot of head ache problems. kaya naghihirap bansang pilipinas eh!
1023471
Let's NOT assume there's going to be a world government, get RID of that idea...other countries need to work a lot harder at solving their own problems instead of trying to vote themselves into the United States or whatever...
505592
I don't think so.  Puerto Rico's main issue revolves around that lack of a middle class.  Socioeconomic differences are of the hardest to resolve but I feel a political revolt is a more likely result.
171829
I have my doubts about that. Philippines dont exactly have a good reputation for having fair minded politicians and you cannot run a bank like a government. Honestly the best way to do this is to have it run by a foreign group with a beneficial goal.
1064574
understanding and respecting other people's, culture, religion and rituals can help in solving this problem.\nthe crux of the problem is the greedy nature of human.
410146
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.
620583
the biggest problem of the philippines today is our lack of identity, our lack of knowledge about who we are and what we stand for as a people.  Without a clear stand on who we are as a nation, we would not have any clue on how to work together much less what we should work together on.  We havent the faintest idea about the goals we should have for our nation.  We are so busy just trying to survive with just the bare essentials. We are so caught up with how we can provide for our own families, just that. No clear national goals that the people truly embraces.  Kanya-kanya is the order of the day, especially in government! Its too overwhelming just thinking about this. We need a great leader who is capable of directing all our attention and energies on putting our act together. Really working together and sacrificing personal gains first.  That's another big problem, the absence of a truly capable honest to goodness ethical leader, and still another problem... a followership that would rally behind this great leader.  If we shall ever have both, that would certainly be the day for our beloved country, the Philippines!
993596
I think you mean "whats the problem with the government closing the border.".I think thats one think almost all agree on.
1180460
The bigger problem is making people care. There is too much citizen apathy in this country. Until that problem is addressed, nothing else really matters.
281869
Monday pushed for a plan that would turn Central Luzon into a hub of economic development which would create thousands of jobs in the region and Northern Luzon. \n\nThe scheme, dubbed "3-2-1 Plan," calls for the integration of the three international airports in Manila, Subic in Zambales province and Clark in Pampanga province, two seaports in Manila and Subic, and a major highway -- the North Luzon Expressway -- to create one powerful economic hub. \n\n \n"My plan will help answer the need to create jobs for residents of Central Luzon up to Northern Luzon, particularly for the long term. If implemented, it will result in the creation of factory towns in the flatlands of Central Luzon," Gordon said. \n\nThe logistical needs of the factory towns, he said, would be serviced by the airports of Subic, Manila and Clark and the seaports of Subic and Manila. \n\nGordon said this would attract investments to the area and generate thousands of jobs, and at the same time ease the pressure on Manila's overburdened infrastructure and reduce pollution as well. \n\n"This will bring work to the people living in factory towns and surrounding areas. They do not have to migrate to Manila to look for jobs," he said. \n\nAround the factory towns, he said, thriving communities will sprout complete with educational, health, security and commercial services, thus lowering the cost of living for Filipinos in those areas.
1177043
The main problem is the police. L.A.P.D. is the most corrupt bunch of so-called law enforcers in the country.\n\nIf the cops would get off of their lazy a$$3$ and crack down, things might change.
395373
I disagree that the country is reaching its dead end. Phillipines is a developing country. The people (I mean fillipino) are very good people and they are dedicated to the work. I know one friend who is a teacher in a school. She is very dedicated to the job. She is satisfied with the economic as well as political circumstances. You should know that no country can become rich overnights. You have to wait  and see the result of investment made in the country by the Govt as well as by private sector. Please be patient and have faith in the natural outcome of your country.
318264
It isn't being dealt with at all,and won't be until the citizens have had enough, and clean-house. When it happens, as it must, I just hope it's done without bloodshed, but I doubt it. Those people up there aren't likely to give-up without a fight. They have had too much power for too long, and continue usurping more from the people, to which the power in this country lawfully belong.