(Part 17 — last part — of the “In Defense of the Filipino” series)
NATIONS become great because their peoples aspire to be so. Greatness makes them wealthy, powerful, respected, and feared. But seeking and …
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Why Is the Philippines A Poor Country?
(Part 13 of the “In Defense of the Filipino” series)
THE usual answers to this question are because allegedly we Filipinos are indolent, thieves, corrupt, undisciplined, crab-minded, divided, and more. Let us have the real …
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