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(Topic: Negative Consequences of Filipinos Working Abroad Are Becoming Clearer With Each Passing Day)

Name: corey guiao
City/State/Country: mandaluyong city, ph
IP Address: 112.198.64.23

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It is really a sad fact that Filipinos are lured by "big" earnings abroad but the very nucleus of our society, the Filipino family is going down the brink. I hope the govt. would generate jobs in the country and not encourage the OFW's anymore.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: Kingsbridge
IP Address: 216.52.207.121

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I fully recognize the fact that these world's countries are in an "interdependence" relationship. Interdependence, however, doesn't always mean fair and amicable. Like people, if countries can speak within hearing distance, they'll be heard saying, "always look after number1". Interdependence is a two-edged sword that can work against the best of intentions and end in victimization where the weaker country be the most likely victim. The reduced-to-beggar status. The resort to banditry. And speaking of sharing the same resources, I'm not sure if you heard about cut-throat treatises and alliances whose purpose is to strengthen denial to access resources on a fair and equal basis. Ex: RNK & IRAN EMBARGO, to name two.

Name: GFJ
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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100 percent of OFW remittance are received by millions of relatives and love ones in the Philippines, who spend it on goods, services, real estate, cars, schooling and leisure, etc, thereby helping boost the Philippines GDP each year. OFWs are the unsung heroes of the Philippines. For her father, VP Binay, who is in charge of OFW needs and welfare, neophyte senator Nancy Binay, should write a bill, designating a calendar day of the month honoring OFWs.

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, CA USA
IP Address: 71.165.114.106

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RE: The negative consequences of Filipinos working abroad.. The real negative consequences are Filipinos who leave the Ph as tourists come here to America and become TNTs (tago ng Tago..). Just a few weeks ago there was an article in the Asian Journal(AJ). (A Filipno newspaper which you can get free from groceries here in Southern California).. In that issue the AJ stated that there are approximately 11 million illegals in the USA and about 1 million are Filipinos.. That is the negative effect..those who have Philippine passports are really scrutinized in port of entries in the U.S. Likewise in Europe..There are just so many Filipinos without working visas who are working there.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour-flower city
IP Address: 74.74.185.66

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Indeed! the negative consequences of OFW is getting clearer. Check this out; An OFW was in the audience of the old Wowowee who said he was awaken by his cell phone while he was in Abu Dhabi...the text from his wife said "huwag mo na akong hanapin pagbalik mo..." Or something like that.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Montreal, Canada
IP Address: 70.83.179.172

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SWS reported that right now there are 4 million Filipino families going hungry daily. This new figures is 3% higher from the Dec, 2012 figures. PNL claims that the Phils is now awash in good fortune. Really? So, what about this 4 million hungry souls? Statistics don't lie. Admit that we still have poor people (poorest of the poor, etc.) not having 3 regular meals on a daily basis. Suggesting that we have to reduce migration of OFWS at this point is simply not workable or practical. Admit also, that we have a run-away unchecked population producing all these hungry people to feed. Most of them are hungry & malnourished. So, to suggest that our able & educated youth not to seek employment abroad is a real paradox, impractical, & frankly very irresponsible.

Name: GFJ
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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OFW remittance to the Philippines, Jan - Dec 2011, was the highest, $23 billion (USD). Expected to increase by 6 percent each year. 50 percent of OFW remittances come from the US. Saudi Arabia a distant second followed by the rest. Contrary to general belief, OFW don't come from very poor families. OFW in the US are professionals and skilled workers. To allay some misconception regarding OFW, read all about it.> LINK

Name: Marie
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 194.24.138.181

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Ang bansang Pilipinas ay napaka-posibleng umunlad. Kung ang mga namumuno ay magiging matalino at hindi gagamitin ang kanilang pagkagahaman sa salapi. At kung ang mga mamamayan ay matalino rin sa pagboto. Kung ang namumuno sa kanilang lugar na matagal ng nasa pwesto at walang pagbabagong nkikita at pagpapayaman lamang ay kanilang patatalsikin na. Pumili naman ang mga tao ng isang tunay na nag-aral na mamumuno sa bansa. Baka maging batayan pa yan ng iba. Bakit nga naman si Pacquiao at asawa nanalo rin. Baka yong iba ay sabihing ok rin pala ang tanga basta sikat. Kaya hindi naunlad ang bansa natin dahil ang mga tao ay hindi matalino sa pagboto. Hindi nila palitan ang matagal ng kurakot. Laging pangako tutulong sa mahihirap pero kelangang din namang makatulong sila sa ekonomiya.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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Migrant workers are a way of life. In the 50s, 60's we sent doctors and nurses to the US until USA restricted the entry of foreign doctors and nurses. In the same decade, Pinoy males joined the US Navy. Many settled either in San Diego or Norfolk. Even now in NYC the perception is that if one is a woman, she must be working as a nurse. During the era of Marcos, we sent entertainers to our Southeast Asian neighbors (Singapore and Japan). In the same era our best educated people went to HK not as teachers but domestic helpers. We provided semi-skilled workers to the oil fields of KSA, caregivers in Europe and even casino workers in Macau. We sent sea based workers in cruise liners.

Name: GFJ
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Outside of government, the best Philippines employers in alphabetical order are: airlines, banking, beverages, BPO, design & construction, developers, electronics, energy, expressway operation, food & drug, food production, food services, Gen merchandise, holdings, hospitals & med centers, hotels & casinos, media, motor vehicles & parts, petroleum refining, security, shipping, specialty retailers, telecommunications, tobacco, utilities, web & social media. I am sure we can add others like restaurants and gas stations, etc, but these may not be considered the best.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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CONTINUE.. As foreign workers Pinoys are always seen as diligent, loyal, compassionate, and uncomplaining workers. Any negative perception about Pinoys is contrary to the facts. HELLO PEOPLE!

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, CA USA
IP Address: 71.165.114.106

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Re: "This next phase should be the creation of good-paying permanent jobs in the country so no Filipino need to go abroad just to find work". As you stated there is actually no agency in the current admin whose task is to do what you are proposing..In fact the headline was that the Dept of Labor was seeking alternative countries in the event that the Taiwanese decide to stop hiring Filipino OFWs or send home the ten thousand or more Filipinos who are currently OFWs in Taiwan.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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GFJ: You have to accept the fact that the population of the more progressive countries are aging. They need foreign workers because their population is approaching zero growth. If the Philippines does not seize that opportunity someone else will. We have the employment advantage because we speak the English language, we are schooled, and we adopt well to any environment.

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, CA USA
IP Address: 71.165.114.106

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Re: The creation of good-paying permanent jobs..The problem is there seems to be no long term plan on the part of our national government to create permanent jobs and good paying meaning it has to be competitive. An example are our Geologists and Mining Engineers .. There are not a lot of them but they get employment offers even in Africa. My Younger brother who is a mining Engineer and a geologist worked in the copper mines in Zambia in the early '80s. He is still in the P.I but at one time he also work in some mines in Indonesia. Of course his pay was in U.S. dollars many time what he would get in the P.I.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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Manuel C Diaz: "With the wide spread corruption in Islas de Ladrones OFW will still be the only employment opportunity for the enslaved indios. " That is malarkey! Where is the element of entrepreneurship here in the economic growth of a country? Dependency on OFW remittances?

Selected Comments
(Topic: Political Dynasties Are Destroying the Philippines)

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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Dan Brown's disturbing depiction of Manila as the "gates of Hell' is causing quite a ruckus. "six-hour traffic, suffocating pollution, thriving sex industry" featuring parents pimping their own children so the latter could at least have a meal were raw descriptions of the once Pearl of the Orient. But the most hurtful lines were, "humanity overrun by its primal instinct for survival. When they face desperation human beings become animals". Who can argue with Brown? at the Airport alone scenes and smell of poverty assault you. But the truth is these desperate human beings cause their own despair by repeatedly electing crooks, thieves and unqualified artistas. It's a vicious cycle. We need more press releases from Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz.

Name: kali
City/State/Country: hawaii
IP Address: 72.130.255.98

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Renato Dioquino said; “This is the aspiration of most Filipinos Unfortunately, this is easier said than done.” Tama ka phre, but as long as the corrupt politicians buy votes, our Pinoy voters “kontento” with a “salup of bigas” and 300 pesos for their votes; Pinoy aspiration is “hanggang dyan na lang” . Methinks Pinoy aspiration can be realize if the Filipino people will get rid of the obvious ambition of the corrupt politicians, that is; to be rich be a politician. Pinoy should get rid or not give them blank check for their pork barrel. There has to be accountability how taxpayer’s money is spent. Senator elect Binay will be taking Senate 101 on how to do her job; that’s how to manage 300 million pesos a year pork barrel! Can she do it effectively with no experience?

Name: joseph
City/State/Country: angeles
IP Address: 72.207.35.23

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Looking at the elected people, the same names and more celebrities. I don't think our problems will be solved.

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, CA USA
IP Address: 71.165.114.106

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RE: Dakila's... Vatican style election..Mr. Dakila believes that if the PH copies the Vatican Style election .. then we would have a country well run!... Wait a minute the Vatican is not even a real country..the Cardinals do elect the Pope but they don't have a jobs agenda!. The cardinals don't have to solve unemployment problems as that city thrives on tourists.. they don't manufacture anything there.. You cannot follow that kind of system.. Look at what happened in 2011.. , Tunisia, Libya & Egypt had revolutions because these countries were ruled by overstaying dictators who were completely ignoring the population.. Mr. Dakila the Filipinos are poor but you can't exclude them from participating in elections.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To Gene of Ontario: I do not want to be in a childish situation where I criticize Estrada all the time while you enumerate his "greatness". As I have said, I wish he would do well as mayor of Manila for the sake of manilans. So only time will tell if he could fulfill his promise to "put Manila back to its old glory". And if he does I will be the first one to admit he did a good job.

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Name: joseph
City/State/Country: angeles
IP Address: 72.207.35.23

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Looking at the elected people, the same names and more celebrities. I don't think our problems will be solved.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour-flower city
IP Address: 74.74.185.66

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Lighter side of life: Lasing na driver hinuli ng parak. PARAK: "Sir, pasuray-suray ho ang takbo 'nyo; mukhang lasing ho kayo". DRIVER: "Hindi ako lasing 'pare". PARAK: (Naaasar) "Hindi ho ako kumpare 'nyo; kilala 'nyo ba ako?" DRIVER: (Medyo nahimasmasan) "Opo sir, parak ho kayo". PARAK: "Ganoon pala eh...". DRIVER: (Pasinghal) "Ako...kilala mo ba ako!" PARAK: "Hindi ho". DRIVER: "Hindi mo ako kilala, eh, di ikaw itong lasing!"

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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Here comes the dragon : "The Philippines (Navy) must admit that its trigger-happy crew committed a mistake (murder) and an apology is in order." The fishing boat was inside the Philippine territory. Why is an apology in order? That is poaching (illegal fishing) in legal terms. If that event happened on land and in a residential place or subdivision, that is equivalent to "home invasion" Sabi nga nila: akyat bahay.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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GFJ: "122 degrees and 55 minutes east, and 19 degrees 59 minutes north" is within Philippine's jurisdiction contrary to what you believed in. Philippine has every right to defend its border and safeguard its sovereignty. No apologies and no compensation are necessary. If we kow-tow to Taiwan we become a country of pushovers and an easy target by Chinese bullies. (Taiwanese are Chinese too)

Name: As I See It
City/State/Country: Cebu City/SD,CA
IP Address: 107.217.12.124

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RE: Ayungin Shoal. It was reported that several fishing vessels from China are now being escorted by Chinese naval frigates. Sec. of Defense Gazmin said no Filipino soldier stationed there will leave the area. But so far what Gazmin is doing is he keeps on talking talking & talking. The question is 'will he send reinforcements? It looks like Gazmin (who's actually under the order of Kumander Wangwang) is just waiting for the Chinese frigates to bombard the position of few soldiers stationed there and let these 'intseks' swarm and overrun them before he & our noynoying president takes action. It's lamentable we have a president who has 2 yellow balls between his legs. If he even has any! Tsk tsk tsk.

Name: As I See It
City/State/Country: Cebu City/SD,CA
IP Address: 107.217.12.124

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For this man from Bronx, NY unless Abnoy is being sued in the court of law his 'noynoying' work habit is just a 'tsismis' coming from the mouth of a tsismoso. Tsk tsk tsk!

Name: As I See It
City/State/Country: Cebu City/SD,CA
IP Address: 107.217.12.124

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To EDWARD: Unless you sue PNoy in the court of law there is no peeing anywhere, no littering, no beggars, for poverty and all these things you are talking about are non-existent in the Philippines. If you say you find people peeing on the sidewalks or in the streets, or people asking for some loose change, or asking for food, that is not true. Under the watch of Aquino these things are just tsismis or gossip! Just believe in this guy named H**.

Name: Sam "The Mercenary"
City/State/Country: San Diego California
IP Address: 66.27.52.158

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Someone just wouldn't quit on his fallacy. After saying "All Muslims look alike" as the major reason for the Benghazi failure, he now says, "It is the perception among Americans that all Muslims are Arabs and all Arabs are Muslims; hence, they all look alike. These Muslims are terrorists." My reply: Very fallacious. First of all Perceptions are perceptions.. they are just a small factor when it comes to judgment.. but since you say All Muslims look alike, That is a racial profiling perception. A group of enemies can dress up like Ninja's but a security program is still a security program to designed to augment threats whether enemies look alike or not.

Name: Sam "The Mercenary"
City/State/Country: San Diego California
IP Address: 66.27.52.158

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Someone said, "A junior college graduate from San Diego made some misleading comments about food stamps and unemployment benefits... It is directly linked to unemployment rate." My reaction: If you are referring to me.. let me suggest that you address me accurately, I have my AA and Bachelors degrees as well.. Here in San Diego California, Now as to your argument above, You clearly lost the point of it all. These benefits are just But the abuse and misuse and most of all, its promotion as a way of life is the wrong thing. You have a Food Stamp President, is that something to be proud of?

Name: Sam "The Mercenary"
City/State/Country: San Diego California
IP Address: 66.27.52.158

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Someone said, "All Foreign companies and corporations can only have 40% and can not own land in PH. If they are to acquire lands in PH soon we Filipinos will be squatters and they will have control towards our agricultural land including our Mining." My reply: I have to agree. I have said this before and I will say it again, For as long as the Philippines adheres to feudalism, we will never industrialize.

Name: Sam "The Mercenary"
City/State/Country: San Diego California
IP Address: 66.27.52.158

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Someone desperate said, "As to mining, foreigners do not own the land but only the rights to mine. You fear of ending up as a squatter is unwanted because foreigners could never eject you from your native land. IT IS YOUR LAND! My reply: Why would they eject you when they can profit from you the way things are, dumbass? Who gets the products of the mining to the denuding of our minerals? Dumbass! and for what? a profit? Who gets the ultimate profits? No wonder you don't know anything about Feudalism. You have no idea how invasive feudalism is and its social, economic and political implications.

Name: Sam "The Mercenary"
City/State/Country: San Diego California
IP Address: 66.27.52.158

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An advice for someone known to be delusional, "When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic"- Benjamin Franklin

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To [someone]: Doy, since you are mentioning Aquino's smoking you might as well mention his toilet habits. Obssession na yan. Wala kangg sinabi kundi panatiko, panatiko.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To [someone]: Doy, tapos na ang election. Panalo yong team ni Aquino. Talo yong UNA mo. Look for something else to gossip about. Paulit-ulit yong Tsismis mo.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To [someone from] Ontario: Mahirap kang patulan because you obviously have the mentality of an emotional Bakya Crowd fan that Estrada exploits endlessly. If your love of Estrada is based on your perceived "Utang na Loob" that is something personal and has nothing to do with his performance as a public official. It certainly has nothing to do with the bloggers in this forum and does not entitle you to abuse anyone with a negative opinion of Estrada. We are talking about public administration not who gave a favor to who. We are talking about what good he did for the Majority vis-a-vis his shortcomings. Lastly, if you say he helped in your "education" then you should know how to conduct a discussion within the bounds of civility. Antagonistic comments indicate lack of education.

Name: blumntrit
City/State/Country: Pinutsa
IP Address: 68.197.152.111

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Arch Litong Mallorca, Dre' Philippine Victory notes ba? Ano kamo buhay si Makoy? Ibig mong sabihin niloloko lang sila ni Imelda? Di ka kaya Nahehelo Archie? Big news toh pre',  baka itong partner mong si Edward magulat din. Possible  it's true what you're telling us, I've seen Imee sa UK may tinutulak na wheel chair sa gilid nang London bridge...naka survive pala ang diablo!

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To Gene of Ontario who asked, "Were you not a supporter of Arroyo before Erap was booted out?" My answer: Not particularly, but Estrada was so soaked with corruption that I would have preferred anyone. It did not matter, anybody but Estrada. As it turned out Arroyo was a greedier, bigger, more corrupt crook which why I am wishing she suffers for the rest of her life.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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MAT: There was no scandal in Obama's administration. GOPs and conservative media wanted to paint that picture on Benghazi and IRS. Instead of crafting a jobs plan inordinate amount of time is being done by both House and Senate conducting investigations. Perhaps it is about time that Congress should be investigated. Why must you fool us by giving an incorrect address where you are coming from?

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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JRH; "Yes, it used to be that we are a part of the 'tiger economy in Asia'... We were not. The title tiger of Asia applies to highly developed economies like HK, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. We are instead a member of TIGER CUB ECONOMY OF ASIA. You might want to add that title or descriptive phrase to your list.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To Gene of Ontario who asked, "Who are you BTW". Answer: Do not waste your time guessing who or what I am. This is not about me. I am not the one who got elected Mayor of manila. This is about a Public figure, Estrada who made promises to the electorate. Being a public official makes him open to all kinds of scrutiny. People can say what they want to say about any public official.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To Gene of Ontario: Siyanga pala. Your calling me Nu Yok Boy smacks of mockery. If this is how you want it I will call you JEAN, instead of Gene because your unusual behavior towards Estrada.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To [someone]: Doy, Ti-ni-tsismis mo naman ngayon si Kris at si Ai Ai. Tapos si Bong Revilla pa. Ano bang tsismis doon sa kababayan mo - si Annabelle Rama?

Name: GFJ
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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The saying, "Possession is nine tenth of the law," means ownership is easier to maintain when one is in possession. Such is what is happening to Panatag/Scarborough shoal. Last year, Philippines was duped by China, into agreeing that both countries leave the disputed shoal to quell tension PNoy was so happy to disengage, and heralded news. His jaw dropped when it came to light China never left the area. Instead, started fortifying it with structures and more ships. Now Philippines navy/coast guard/Dept of fisheries are scared to go near the area. All PNoy et al can do to pacify angry Filipinos is words; "We will defend what's ours to the last man." Sure. Go find another unarmed Chinese fisherman somewhere. Shoot him and boast bravery in defending Philippines EEZ.

Name: GFJ
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Now that China is assured that Manila and PNoy is all windy words and no teeth, PLAN is aiming to scare off & out the few Filipino marines encamped in a grounded old and rusting ship on Ayungin reef, off Palawan, inside Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Once the marines depart, China will set up structures and fortification as the did at Panatag shoal, to prevent Philippines from going there. One by one, China is building a cordon to cut off Philippines access to any of its claimed EEZ in South China Sea. In time, so called West Philippines sea, will just be a memory.

Name: GFJ
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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It's really very sad to see Philippines slowly but surely being deprived/kicked out/cordoned off of its claimed territorial islets/reefs/shoals/waters in so called West Philippines sea, which will soon all be South China sea/Chinese owned, after PLAN's completes plan to cordoned off Philippines access to any of its EEZ claims.., while Manila and PNoy huff and puff. "We will defend what's ours to the last soldier." Sure! We have yet to see one drop of Filipino military personnel's blood in defense of its territory in West Philippines sea. All we hear/see, is gas from Gazmin.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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Tony0: GNI is a better economic indicator than GDP. Here is the difference between the two: "GDP measures the value of goods and services produced within the country's borders while the GNI incorporates NFIA (net primary income from abroad) that includes remittances. "Whenever our growth in net primary income is higher than GDP, it means that we are heavily relying on remittances. But in the past few years, the Philippines’ GDP growth has been higher than its net primary income from abroad." That leads, therefore, to this conclusion: "The Philippine economy can only become less dependent on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) remittances but not completely independent from it."

Name: GFJ
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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It's looking more and more like senator Santiago is all wet concerning rivalry, pitting senators "Turncoatero" and "Lightning rod," for senate presidency in the 16th congress. There won't be a rivalry as per Santiago. Senator "Lightning rod" said he is all for senator "Turncoatero" to be the senate president. With the outcome of election giving PNoy coalition 9 of 12 senate seats contested, UNA's senator Enrile has no chance of dying in the senate president's chair.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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Coming from an impoverished country in Africa, this man Mat wrote "My eyes almost fell out of my orbital rims when I read Astig, an avowed liberal/socialist, imply that (small) business owners create jobs, mentioning Pacquiao as an example. He forgot that this is sacrilege to the liberal precept that govt. create jobs, the reason why small business owners are targeted by scandal-ridden Hussein Obama." Perhaps the arid air and the scarcity of water might have caused his brain to malfunction and make the ridiculous comment. France had made this man intellectually impoverished.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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Here comes the dragon: "Aside from being laid down stiff on an autopsy table, a negative-minded person, even with a scholarly educational background, is doomed to succumb to bitter failure. That person with such a dark worldview of the future must be excluded from the exceptionally courageous and enterprising group of people..." KISS (keep it short and simple). What are you trying to say? A cadaver is void of intellect or power to discern.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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[Someone]: "Negativity, indolence, inferiority complex, fear of failure and refusal to sweat in hard work are some of the bad traits imbedded in the Filipino psyche and, thus, are the major factors in the race's stagnation and backwardness." This is a typical racial bashing. What is your proof? Didn't you know that household incomes of Pinoys are better than other ethnic groups. In fact, many Pinoys in the US do not apply for food stamps even if they qualify. It is socially degrading if they do.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: Kingsbridge
IP Address: 216.52.207.121

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Anyone with no military or police experience can try to justify shooting an unarmed person as the last resort regardless of how belligerent the actions of the victim may have been. Rules of engagement on the high seas clearly state that unless a vessel is actually engaged in activities that pose clear and present danger to the apprehending crew or vessel, and that all available means of communications and control of the situation have been exhausted, lethal force (such as killing) must not be applied. Our main contention on this matter is violation of our water boundaries. Fine and dandy. The result: Taiwanese showing us who really has the upper hand. Recommendation: Retrain PI military.

Name: GFJ
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Deo's often quoted, "Ikaw man yan," (Cebuano/Visaya), is very interesting because it has no exact parallel English translation word for word that would convey the concept & meaning. It could mean; "Won't you do the same?" "Whatever is right." "Common sense." "You know what I mean." "You'd do the same thing too." "It's only human." "Natural thing to do." What else?

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To [someone from] Ontario: Much as I want to respect your political beliefs and choices I could see from you behavior that you do not deserve respect. You are the perfect example of the stupid, uneducated filipino voter who keeps enabling, empowering and elevating unqualified and useless artistas, lowlifes, to high office, In Tagalog your kind is the one intelligent voters refer to as MANGMANG and GUNG-GUNG. You are the reason the country has become a toilet case. You vote with your emotions, mindlessly. Like the millions of squatters and slum dwellers you are totally without discernment. You are the Filipino that is the real problem in the Philippines. Your and your kind should be disenfranchised.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To [someone]: Doy, anong work habits and ti-ni-tsismis mo. Did you not read this PNL article? It says the country is improving economically. Maybe you did not understand it because it's in English. Kailangan mo ba ng translator? Balitaan mo namin kami tungkol kay Annabelle Rama, yong kababayan mo.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: new York, NY
IP Address: 108.183.75.178

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To Arch. Mallonga who said, "Makoy is not dead. He is still alive and in a wheelchair. But his thinking is still sharp". Talaga ba? Kaya ba me blogger dito na tsismis ng tsismis tungkol sa gobierno? Alam kaya niya ito?

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, CA USA
IP Address: 71.165.114.106

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RE: Corruption Headline.. not related to the current topic but there is a story in the Column of Ramon Tulfo in one of the Ph Dailies that there are 2 employees in the Court of Appeals who are cornering the business of fixing cases in the Court of Appeals.. I hope this will be picked up by a Congressman or Senator and conduct a congressional investigation.. These employees contact the litigants' lawyer and of course offer how much it would take to have a favorable Decision.. These kinds of stories have been around for decades.. is something being done to prevent this? I guess not. Lawyers appear to not be concerned as some of them do this to win their cases.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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PNL: Why do you allow this comment to be printed: "you send your women to be whores in these countries. They are the lowest of the low in these countries. If there is such a thing as heroes in the PI these people are it." Aren't PNL editors aware that prostitution is not exportable? That is seen as modern sex slavery or human trafficking. UN Commission on Human Rights condemns slave trade including trade of sex slaves. PNL editors are not consistent with their claim that they "edit" blogs and perform "police" work. You disappoint me.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: Kingsbridge
IP Address: 216.52.207.121

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The laws of men says, YES you can kill someone who's fishing in your twelve-mile territorial water boundary; the laws of the Almighty says you should be ready to explain why other that man-made excuse.

Name: kali
City/State/Country: hawaii
IP Address: 72.130.255.98

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PNL, not long ago you agreed to watch the posting of Edward. Now he posted this degrading comment, “AND you send your women to be whores in these countries. They are the lowest of the low in these countries”. PNL, you know for a fact that Pinays don’t go abroad looking for a job as whores. Edward comment is no different when he said “all Filipinos are thieves”. PNL what up? Is it an oversight on your part again or intentionally leaving his false comment? The comment of Edward which is untrue, for sure is not welcome in Pinas. Methinks Edward is not worth a gallon of one day old lambanog and a bayawak for pulotan to wind up floating in Pasig River as salvage. When it happens, that would be courtesy of Phil News.com incompetence to review what is being posted. Tsk tsk tsk.

Name: ASTIG AKHO
City/State/Country: EMPIRE STATE
IP Address: 207.38.182.120

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I don't think you got it right Tony0 when you mentioned about GDP. This information should clear the confusion: "Basically, GNP is the total value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a particular year, plus income earned by its citizens (including income of those located abroad), minus income of non-residents located in that country. GNP measures the value of goods and services that the country's citizens produced regardless of their location. GNP is one measure of the economic condition of a country, under the assumption that a higher GNP leads to a higher quality of living, all other things being equal." You could not discount the income earned by Pinoy citizens (OFW remittances) as independent of the country's GDP. They are not.