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Christine  Ysabelle O. Pascual
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The Philippines has no history of conquest. We revolt when freedom is suppressed. We fight for our sovereignty. But never in our history and culture have we tried to gain power over other countries. It is not in our blood as Filipinos. Suffice it to say that the Philippines is not qualified to be a superpower.

So, If I were the Philippine president, I would focus on improving the lives of the Filipinos first. Support free education for the Filipino youth - the future of our nation. Health benefits for the elderly. Attract investors to create more jobs. Conserve and protect the environment to promote tourism. Instead of allowing foreign businessmen to mine lands. Finally, improve the kind of politics we have by allowing and giving other capable Filipinos to do real public service.

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Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo | Ang Awit ng People Power

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Also, the Philippines is still the largest Christian country in Asia -- 5th in the world.

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Have said a lot already, but I know you’d agree with me that the Philippines can be and will be a superpower.

On a positive note, the Filipinos are peace-loving people. History has it. We’ve launched several people power revolutions. Although, only the EDSA revolution remains to be the most meaningful.

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Another reason why we can’t be a superpower. Corruption is a major force that drags the country away from development and progress.

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They have expressed their intent to borrow a substantial amount of funds to support those who lost their jobs & who continue to lose this livelihood. This will add to the multitude of debts the country has historically. But it is okay for as long as it won’t be corrupted which I doubt.
(Sen. Imee Marcos-2:26:11)

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President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his 5th State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. We bring you an extensive and...

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Graph of the Covid-19 cases in the Philippines

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In the next couple of weeks, the cases of Covid-19 would have risen to look or higher. Our leaders are too busy trying to find ways to solve this health crisis.

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The recent SONA reflects how we are as a country now. It depicts where the Philippines is headed in the coming years. In the absence of a clear roadmap, we are surely going nowhere.

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PH Sen. Hontiveros: No clear roadmap to address health, economic crisis from Duterte's SONA | ANC

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Also, I do not think it is part of the political agenda of the ruling political dynasties in our current government.

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Even if there is no pandemic, we are not capable of going to war…

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Even if there is no pandemic, we are not capable of going to war…

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1. We do not have the artilleries and machineries

2. We cannot go to battle with our second hand aircrafts and ships while our foes strike with hightech battleships and air strikers

3. We do not have the funds to support our soldiers. We cannot afford medical casualties and expenses given our country’s foreign debts dating as far back from time when our great grandparents were born. The Philippine debt is as deep as Mariana trench

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Does the Philippines have what it takes to be a superpower?

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Does the Philippines have what it takes to be a superpower?

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The Philippines. The Pearl of the Orient. Has she the making of a superpower? I think not without blinking an eyelash.

Politically, from where I sit now, our country does not possess the qualities and the necessary requirements to be a superpower. The Philippine President said it himself yesterday in his SONA. We cannot go to war against China.

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We can’t afford to go to war with China over sea row, Duterte admits