Being a Filipino is the best! be proud of it!!!!!,...

[Jacopo]

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Let's keep loving the Philippines. It's the only country God has given us. Hope this article of Ramon Castillo could inspire some of you guys. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


>Ramon Castillo wrote:

>Here is a dissenting opinion to what most doomsayers say about our
>country. The Philippines is doing very well .
>
>Many of you would probably be surprised to see the heading of the
article.
>You probably have a different opinion than the headline of this article. I
>did not write this article to start a debate. I am never fond of a debate.
>My purpose in writing this article is to let most people know that some
>people do hold a different opinion. And to tell other people, who believe
>in
>the headline of this article that you are not alone. Basically it all
boils
>down on how to look at a glass of water. Do you look at it and say it is
>half full or do you look at it and say it is half empty. For many
Filipinos
>they not only say that it is half empty, they even curse and blame
>everybody
>for making the glass half empty.
>
>I was born from a poor family. My father died before I was 10 years. But
my
>mother believes in me. She said that I can make a difference in my life
and
>the lives of my countrymen. I was told the same thing in High
>School. Our
>teachers said we can make a difference in
>the world and I believe them. The same thing was told to me when I was in
>College. We can make a difference in the world we live in. When I joined
my
>fraternity, it was emphasized that we are the best and we can make a
>difference. This was also the sales talk in our MBA class. We are
>the
>best! And we can make a difference. My life is premised on the idea that
I
>can make a difference.
>
>Now lets get to the point, let me show you some good news. First the
>economy. The Philippine economy grew by 6.1% in 2004 the highest in 15
>years
>and is expected to grow at least 5% per year for the next 3 years. The
>Philippine economic growth also bested more than 100 countries including
>Japan, USA, Germany, France, England, Switzerland, Belgium, and the rest
>of
>Europe, Indonesia, Thailand, and
>Malaysia. In fact our growth rate is one of the best in the world. What
>is
>even better is that it is forecasted to grow by more than 5% per year for
>the next 3 years. This is extremely good. Of course the pessimists will
>point out that our base is smaller etc. Here is my question. If your son
>got a grade of 1.25 for a
>very hard subject like math would you belittle his performance by telling
>him, "I am not impressed. Your classmates did much better in the past.
>Their
>average is much higher than yours." Or would
>you tell him "Son you did well. Let us continue doing well"
>
>The second point security. The Philippines is one of the safest places in
>the world. Before you howl in protest, I admit that we do have some
>problems
>but in general we are safer than America with one the most number of
>murders
>per 100,000 population. Where 9/11 happened. Where race riots broke out
in
>LA. Were people drive in to McDonalds and shoot everybody for no apparent
>reason, where children shoot and massacre other children. We are safer
than
>Thailand where more 1000 people died last year because of the insurgency.
>We are safer than Indonesia; British and Irish civilians still kill each
>other in the thousands. We are better than Israel, Pakistan, India,
>Afghanistan. Almost all of Africa and most of the Middle East. We are
>better
>than most of South America as far as security is concerned. In fact we are
>not in the list of top 50 most murderous countries in the world. Included
>in the top 50 is Colombia (#1), Russia (#3), Finland (#20),
>Malaysia (#23), France (#2, Australia (#31), Canada (#32), Japan (#44)
>and
>many more.
>
>The 3rd point is politics. Philippine politics is a politics of patronage,
>admitted But why do Filipino Americans raise so much hell about our
>politicians. They could probably get their cue from Clinton when He said"
I
>did not have *** with that woman". He lied, was impeached but was found
not
>guilty by the American senate. Of course it also helps to know that there
>are more than 10,000 "United Filipino Associations" in America. What I
am
>saying is that what is happening in the Philippines are normal antics for
>politicians. It should not be a cause of undue alarm. We should not be too
>hard on ourselves. On a very promising note. Our country's politicians are
>not a hopeless case. Look at what happened in Marikina. The Fernandos
>transformed Marikina to be a world-class municipality in terms of
>cleanliness, people pride, basic services, and government services in a
>span
>of 10 years. So if we choose our leaders wisely, 10 years is all that is
>needed to make a difference for our whole country.
>
>The 4th point is poverty. 40% of the Filipinos are poor. We are rank 47th
>among the poorest country in the world. My question is what do you do when
>you are poor and would like to improve your lot? The answer is doing
>something about it. In our country, people migrate, people work hard but
>very few take the route of entrepreneurship. Do you know that Chinese
TNT's
>would rather go to the Philippines than America? Do you know that
>Government
>estimates about 80,000 Chinese TNT's every year go to the Philippines? For
>many would be Chinese entrepreneurs, the Philippines is the perfect
>country.
>They have very few competitors. There are many rags to riches Chinese
>stories in the Philippines. How about us the dominant brown race? When
will
>we learn that there is alternative path?
>
>So that's it. I love my country and it is a great place to be. We just
need
>to believe that we can make a difference.
>
>
> Sincerely Yours,
>
>
>Ramon I. Castillo

Proud to be PINOY!!!

[FK]

The Fernandos transformed Marikina to be a world-class municipality in terms of cleanliness, people pride, basic services, and government services in a span of 10 years.

basin naa dili mo uyon ani.

[jnex]

The Fernandos transformed Marikina to be a world-class municipality in terms of cleanliness, people pride, basic services, and government services in a span of 10 years.

basin naa dili mo uyon ani.

Mo ujun ko ani uy...basta mga positive developments gani thumbs-up gyud ko ana...in fact i'm a firm beleiver of Sir Bayani!!!

[FK]

@jnex: well dili man tanan taw pareho sab sa imong idea bai... naa man sab jud dili mo uyon. kay the last time som1 ask me if naa election kinsa ako i-vote... and I said B. Fernando... naa man dayon nigawas neg. write-ups against him.

[jnex]

I wonder why they don't beleive Sir Bayani implementing his plan for the betterment of Metro Manila traffic, I find him very realistic in his approach to the crooked people of Manila...yong WET FLAG dati gi babagan kay binata daw which is very effective to discipline the people na nanginahaglan pa ug basic nga pag tratar kay pirti man gyud ka gahi ug ulo uy!!!! motu-o gyud ko ana nga daghan gyuy kulang sa disciplina mga tao sa Manila.

[jerx d great]

Filipino is FILIPINO!!!

and I'M damn PROUD of it!!!

[Jacopo]

Filipino Achievers in the USA & Canada
Profiles in Excellence
Isabelo T. Crisostomo


Filipino Achievers in the USA and Canada: Profiles in Excellence brings to life the Filipino odyssey in North America and examines the lives and times of notable men and women who won against tremendous odds in their own fields of endeavor.
Meet the more than 100 outstanding Filipinos whose significant achievements epitomize the spirit of the American and Canadian democratic ideals.

The achievers profiled in this book are wonderful role models. They have transcended their ethnicity, surmounted various obstacles, and met their destiny. Their lives and accomplishments are a window by which others can view these individuals and the Filipino community. By getting to know and respect their values, cultures, traditions, and characteristics, others can appreciate their strengths and acknowledge their contributions to America's "melting pot" society.

The book is divided into three parts:


Part I
The Filipino Odyssey in North America, relives and traces the journeys made by Filipinos in America from 1763 to the present. The first arrivals in the United States, the "Manilamen," established villages in the Louisiana bayous as early as 1763, thereby becoming the first Asians in New Orleans. These pioneering Filipinos jumped ships that sailed between Manila and Mexico during the Spanish galleon trade from 1565 to 1815.
Thereafter, the migration of Filipinos was divided into four periods or "waves."

The "First Wave" (1903-1934) involved "pensionados" (scholars), non-sponsored students, and unskilled workers.

The "Second Wave" (1945-1965) consisted mostly of military personnel who served with the U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines during the Second World War.

The "Third Wave" (1966-present) has been comprised mostly of professionals: doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Filipinos are now the second fastest-growing segment of the Asian American population.

In Canada, more than 150,000 Filipinos arrived between 1946 and 1990, 89 percent of whom were admitted from 1970 to 1990, due to Canada's liberalizing trend of taking in more diverse nationalities. Latest estimates place the Filipino population there at 200,000.


Part II
Profiles of Filipino Achievers in the USA and Canada presents the fascinating and inspiring stories of more than 100 ambitious Filipino men and women. These Filipinos have made history through their stunning accomplishments in every field of human endeavor, including the arts, business and finance, literature and journalism, politics and public affairs, and science and technology.

Part III
Brief Profiles of Other Filipino Achievers gives a bird's-eye view of how other Filipino achievers have struggled and triumphed over defeats and frustrations in their own field of dreams.
This pioneering volume describes the life Filipinos made for themselves and highlights their contributions to the United States and Canada.

The achievers profiled in the book have shaped their adopted country's history, culture, and society. They are worthy of both recognition and emulation in their native country and in their adopted country for their world-class achievements, passionate patriotism, and genuine social concern.

Those profiled in Filipino Achievers in the USA & Canada include:

Pacita Abad, New York world-class artist
Dani D'Umuk Aguila, ace cartoonist-editor
Larry Asera, noted engineer, entrepreneur & public servant
Orlino C. Baldonado, top scientist-entrepreneur
Veltisezar B. Bautista, pioneering author-publisher
Ben Cayetano, first Filipino U.S. governor
Lilia Calderon Clemente, smart global money manager
Dr. Rolando A. De Castro, famous dental professor-artist
Dr. Ernesto M. Espaldon, doctor with a heart of gold
Drs. Jose and Stella Evangelista, Michigan Hall of Famers
Tita Dioso Gillespie, Newsweek magazine general editor
Maria Luisa Mabilangan Haley, top Filipino at the White House
Angelita Castro Kelly, NASA space mission manager
Loida Nicolas Lewis, head of $1.8-B business empire
Josie Cruz Natori, international fashion empress
Gloria M. Ochoa, politician with a dream
Dr. Enrique Ostrea, Jr., famed inventor-researcher
Dr. Rey D. Pagtakhan, Canadian Parliament member
Mark V. Pangilinan, Guam business tycoon/publisher
Mel Red Recana, first Filipino judge in the Western Hemisphere
José Romero, international acrylic-impressionistic artist
Ninotchka Rosca, top U.S. novelist
Lea Salonga, international stage performer-singer
Dr. Neonilo A. Tejano, "flying doctor" of Kansas
Eduardo U. Tioseco, prominent Texas banker
David M. Valderrama, political trailblazer in the U.S.
Velma Veloria, first Filipino solon in Washington State
Mona Lisa Yuchengco, Filipinas founder-publisher

[s.n.m.p.]

I wonder why they don't beleive Sir Bayani implementing his plan for the betterment of Metro Manila traffic, I find him very realistic in his approach to the crooked people of Manila...yong WET FLAG dati gi babagan kay binata daw which is very effective to discipline the people na nanginahaglan pa ug basic nga pag tratar kay pirti man gyud ka gahi ug ulo uy!!!! motu-o gyud ko ana nga daghan gyuy kulang sa disciplina mga tao sa Manila.

Gusto mo ug disiplina pero di man lagi mopalag kung TIKASAN UG KAWATAN ANG PRESIDENTE.

[slyder]

some people are afraid and doesn't want change. that's why daghan sad di ganahan ni BF. he's a great guy, he's not perfect though, that's why sometimes bad decisions are the way to making great one's.

[Jacopo]

If there's one thing I love being a filipino, it is being optimistic. I know not all of us believe in the power of positive thinking, that's why i really love the article above written by Ramon Castillo. It brings a lot of inspiration, positive outlook and encouragement to those people who seeks hope for our country. Though others aren't greatful, im sure it could boost morale tand uplift the spirit to some.
I am a FILIPINO and I'm damn PROUD of it!!