Divisiveness is what best describe the current political scenario in the country. The never ending bickering among politicians become a staple activity that we see and hear everyday; opposing political parties can't seem to agree on what's best for the country with vested interest at the back of their minds (it all depends of which side of the fence you are). Rising commodity prices, poverty, drug lords, con-ass, cha-cha, tax reforms, press oppression and bullying continue to pollute our society with uncertainties ahead of us. Before we shift to federalism, can we just fix first the country's main problems? Is it legal to allow China to conduct research exploration in Benham Rise when China has already slapped us by building a military base in Scarborough Shoal in West Philippine Sea? It doesn't make sense. What happened to our Foreign Policy?
The Philippines lags behind our neighbors in many aspects whether tourism, infrastructure and trade. While tourist arrivals have increased by around 5%, still it is just like a drop in the ocean if you compare it with statistics of neighboring countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The figure above shows 2013 (statistics and yet it was only last year that the Philippines had reached 5 million visitors). The country has a lot more to offer. If a small city-state Singapore can do it, why not our country too? But we need a leader who is pro-people, goal-oriented with mission and vision for the country and above all - God fearing.
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