Country underperforming 1. We are not successful because we have American bases. (This is no longer true, but for a long time, we used to have American bases and they left in 1991.) Rebuttal: Germany, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Italy, and Qatar, all have American bases. They’re all rich and relatively successful countries. For a long time, Singapore and Malaysia relied on British and much later. Australia-New Zealand air squadrons to provide an ample security blanket to fend off any external aggression especially during the Cold War. Why then did these countries succeed? Didn’t some of our ultranationalist activists keep saying that the American bases were the reason for our sorry state? Had the bases continued on. We could have continued earning crucial revenues in rental payments as well as maintained well-paying jobs for local contractors and service providers. We also would not have had to deal with external aggression as the USA would have provided a security … Read More
Backpacking in the Philippines
Backpacking Hotels and comfort are what most people think when taking a vacation abroad. To be treated like a King or a Queen adds to the feeling of being pampered and relaxed. However, isn't one hotel mostly just like another? Maybe you are missing out on something too? The vacation can also be a step into an adventure. Take out the idea … [Read More...]
Opening of Laguindingan International Airport
Officially opened!! Mabuhay! Good news to all Filipinos overseas and to all tourist, experience a hassle free and more convenient travel to the Philippines with this nearly opened Laguindingan International Airport. By early 2008, the start of grading of the airport site area, so after five years at last its finished and gladly it will be … [Read More...]
Angeles City in the Philippines
Angeles City It is known as the number one. Entertainment City of the Philippines world famous for its bars and blooming nightlife. It is located 80 kilometres north of Manila and can be reached within one hour; it is the former home of the biggest American Base “Clark Air Base” Clark Airbase is a former U.S Air Force Base located 3 … [Read More...]
Donsol Whale Shark Interaction
Experience the Giant Donsol Whale Shark Interaction Until the 'discovery' of whale sharks off the coast in 1998, Donsol, southwest of Legaspi, was a sleepy fishing village in one of Sorsogon's more remote areas. In 1998 a local diver shot a video of the whale sharks and a newspaper carried a story about Donsol's gentle butanding. Since then … [Read More...]
