Excuses Filipinos Use to Justify Failure When closely examining the issue of why the Philippines has turned out to become Asia’s Basketcase of Wasted Democrazy, a Tagalog expression actually seems to perfectly capture the essence of our society’s collective failure to progress, improve ourselves, and fix the very problems that turned us into a Basketcase: “Kung talagang gusto, maraming paraan; Kung talagang ayaw, maraming dahilan…” (“If you really want it, there are many ways; If you don’t really want it, there are many excuses.”) The unfortunate Truth about the general collective failure of Filipinos as a society and the dismal performance of the Philippines on the world stage reveals that Filipinos simply don’t really seem to want to be successful, to begin with. It’s already the year 2016 and here we are still sticking to a lot of old, outdated, and discarded paradigms that have impoverished other countries – many of whom have since decided to get … Read More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...]
