[Boowhoknew]

My sister in law was very enthusiastic for Duarte, and I was less enthusiastic because of his self expressed socialism. But he is a fresh face in Philippine politics. And I hope the Islands keep getting stronger in Asian market share of business. I prefer to buy things made in the Philippines and South Korea as they ARE democracies.

[knarf]

China is a threat to all of SE Asia and they are inventing a military outpost in disputed waters.

The Philippines are dependent on the USA for military aid.