Philippine elections could set ties with China back on track

[54ptu]

I find your use of the word 'genetic cesspool' very insulting since there is no such thing as genetic purity. You know that right? The Philippines is a unique and beautiful country, with a rich mixed culture, a fusion of their Malay past, with contents of Spanish (Iberian) culture, mixed with Chinese, some Japanese, and on top of that American culture as well.

The story of mankind is related to the theme of change and movement, borrowing and improving. Cultural amalgamation is but an example of this human predisposition.

Regards,

It‘s just an expression, no insulting intended. I just don’t see how a “fusion” of things can be called an identity, be that culturally or genetically.

 

[Aepsilons]

Pro China filippino is patriot, indeed. China will make good budget house to wipe out slum and ensure victims of typhoon get properly house and their life back on track. If China troops are send to Philippine. They will treat the local with respect and their culture unlike the American cowboy. Any Chinese troops caught in criminal act in Philippine will be deal according to Philippine law and has no special privilege.

What can you say about American cowboy marines in Philippine?

Trust me not all Filipinos are pro American or see the Americans as the saviors. I think the recent change in opinion is due in the fact that the Philippine Government really has no defense posture right now, and given the perceived Chinese threat of their national sovereignty , they are running into the arms of the Americans. To the chagrin of the Chinese and of course to the interest of the Americans.

The Americans are wise, they are smart and very calculating geopolitical rivals, you should know this. They are playing the Chinese territorial differences with ASEAN countries as a modus operandi to re-entrench themselves into the region. This is classic 'Divide Et Impera' Tactic, my friend. And as a student of history , we have to admire the Americans' ability to manipulate the situation.

Solution? As i have said before in this thread --- the Filipino people naturally do not see the Chinese as mortal enemies, since China is part of their identity --- over 1/4 or 25% of the Filipino people have some kind of Chinese ancestry. That, my friend, is a very large number --- roughly around 25 million people have some kind of Chinese ancestry there. China has the cultural, political and economic fulcrum to leverage a more positive image to the Filpino state; by investing more in the country, by investing in grassroots levels of exchange such as academic exchanges, cultural exchanges, and even local government exchanges -- this can greatly increase positive image of China among Filipinos and ultimately help rehabilitate relations to a state of normalcy.

A softer paternalistic position by the Chinese could greatly result in a more cooperative Manila. Trust me.

It‘s just an expression, no insulting intended. I just don’t see how a “fusion” of things can be called an identity, be that culturally or genetically.

It is similar to Caribbean or Latin American states where the local culture is a fusion of cultures borrowed from West African, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English. The working terminology is 'Cajun'

As a Chinese individual you should be proud to know that the Filipino people took the best of Chinese culture and applied it on their own national identity and cultural trait factors. From the kinds of foods cooked (Pancit Canton, Pancit Bihon), ot how they cook their broths, how they prepare rice, is actually borrowed from the Chinese. That should be a source of pride for Chinese to know. Not something to demean the Filipinos.

The Filipinos, by that link to China, are part of the East Asian Family.

 

[Beast]

Go ahead, PK Defence is already your playground.

Indeed. More people will heard my wisdom while you enjoy your ban.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

@Cossack25A1 your conduct is very immature
@Beast you continued to respond to flame and troll posts you are no better

banned you both from this thread
please refrain from insults otherwise immediate ban will follow without warning

 

[54ptu]

It is similar to Caribbean or Latin American states where the local culture is a fusion of cultures borrowed from West African, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English. The working terminology is 'Cajun'

As a Chinese individual you should be proud to know that the Filipino people took the best of Chinese culture and applied it on their own national identity and cultural trait factors. From the kinds of foods cooked (Pancit Canton, Pancit Bihon), ot how they cook their broths, how they prepare rice, is actually borrowed from the Chinese. That should be a source of pride for Chinese to know. Not something to demean the Filipinos.

The Filipinos, by that link to China, are part of the East Asian Family.

There is nothing chinese about the pinoy stop saying that!! even there are, cultural ties means nothing in geopolitics, you should know this better as japanese.

 

[Aepsilons]

There is nothing chinese about the pinoy stop saying that!! even there are, cultural ties means nothing in geopolitics, you should know this better as japanese.

I am not a man who sees things as black and white. Geopolitics isn't everything. More so I am in the position that grassroots level communication and affiliation, family bonds and cultural exchanges is far more powerful, long lasting than geopolitical machinations.

I suppose this is just a fundamental ideology difference between you and I, and I don't expect you to agree with me. However, I am taking liberty to express my position. I hope you understand.



Regards.

cultural ties mean

Cultural ties means everything. After all without culture, there is nothing. Governments, dynasties rise and fall and change as the leaves are replaced. Filial and cultural roots are what defines and influences a society , an epoch, and in its own right what will ultimately influence the people's representatives, the government. Everything stems from culture and on the grassroots level.

 

[LowPost]

A softer paternalistic position by the Chinese could greatly result in a more cooperative Manila. Trust me.

When you ignore the fiery rhetoric arising from the SCS disputes and the American rebalance to Asia you will realise that there is still hope.
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Philippines to join AIIB

MANILA, Dec. 30 -- Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III has approved the country's participation in the China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), senior government officials said Wednesday.

Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said Aquino gave his go-ahead signal following the recommendation of Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima.

In a separate statement, Purisima said the Philippines will be signing the Articles of Agreement (AOA) of the AIIB before year-end.

The government believes that the AIIB will augment and complement existing multilateral institutions in accelerating economic growth, he said.

"Our shared pursuit of growth and development has only become more challenging as the global environment becomes increasingly complex. We thus welcome platforms where countries can work towards shared development goals in the spirit of partnership," Purisima said.

In a globalized world, connectivity is the name of the game. The AIIB is a "promising institution" addressing investment needs, and will help close financing gaps in many countries, he said.

"I also see this as a chance for greater collaboration with member countries, especially with ASEAN, on regional infrastructure goals," he added.

The Asian Development Bank has estimated Philippine infrastructure financing needs from 2010 through 2020 to be at 127.12 billion U.S. dollars, requiring an annual investment of 11.56 billion U.S. dollars.

The total capital stock of the AIIB is 100 billion U.S. dollars, 20 percent of which is paid-in. The indicative paid-in capital of the Philippines is 196 million U.S. dollars (payable in five years or 39 million U.S. dollars per annum).

"The Philippines has taken the matter of our membership in AIIB very seriously," Purisima said, adding, "We are confident that the Bank's organization design and oversight mechanisms are committed to transparency, independence, openness, and accountability."

"We are likewise optimistic that AIIB's decision-making processes are geared towards making it a lean, clean, green institution run like a true multilateral."

Full powers to sign the AOA on behalf of the Philippines were granted by Aquino to Purisima, or in his absence, Philippine Ambassador to the People's Republic of China Erlina F. Basilio.

"The Philippines stands to gain from signing on as a Founding Member. We can look forward to deepening our country's technical expertise in infrastructure as we expand bankable projects.

"Further, as the AIIB has no restriction on the procurement of goods and services from any country, we may foresee market expansion for infrastructure-related industries, widening job and business growth opportunities," Purisima added.

The opening ceremony and inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors and the Board of Directors in Beijing will take place on the third week of January 2016. Members have until December 2016 to complete domestic ratification and other approval processes, as well as to pay the initial tranche of the corresponding paid-in capital.
Philippines to join AIIB - People's Daily Online
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Truth be told, it is not just the AIIB bringing China and the Philippines closer together.

Interview: Philippines welcomes closer cooperation with China on infrastructure construction: official
- Xinhua | English.news.cn

Wang Yi Talks about His Visit to the Philippines

Chinese foreign minister to visit the Philippines - China - Chinadaily.com.cn

Don't forget to take a look at this, mate:

 

[Aepsilons]

When you ignore the fiery rhetoric arising from the SCS disputes and the American rebalance to Asia you will realise that there is still hope.

Precisely, and what is important to note that EVERY NATION in the world has territorial disputes. The United States has disputes with Mexico, the Argentinians have one with Chile, the Italians have also with France et al. However through proper diplomatic channels, nations are able to work past these territoriality issues and focus on more pressing matters such as trade , environmental cooperation, maritime security, energy security pacts et al. I believe the same exists for Beijing and Manila.

Don't forget to take a look at this, mate:

My friend, as a man who has visited the Philippines plenty of times and gotten to observe the deep influence and imprint of Chinese immigrants to that country, it is impressive to see how Chinese Huaren have permeated every level and sector of Filipino society. And for the better, if i may say.

The highest religious leader in the Philippines was actually a Chinese Huaren by the name of Cardinal Jaime Sin (his Chinese name was 辛海梅; 辛海棉). Anyways, he was the Cardinal of the Roman Catholic See in the Philippines. He is of Hakka Chinese ancestry.

The Chinese Huaren in the Philippines have truly helped contribute to the formulation of the modern Filipino identity. And by that root link, I believe China, as the home of these Huaren, has a role to play in helping further develop the Philippines, which has been an ancient trading partner and cultural beneficiary of Chinese civilization.

This should be a source of pride for all Chinese, and pride to know how deeply linked the Philippines is to China.

 

[Zero_wing]

If i have my history correct, I think the Father of the 1st Filipino Republic, Dr. Jose Potracio Rizal, was also a Chinese Mestizo, yes? I believe his father was part Chinese , while his mother was of Spanish Filipino background. Its interesting really the rich mixture of Chinese, Malay, Spanish, Japanese, and American have led to the creation of the Filipino identity.

Very impressive , my friend !

Rizal was not father to anything he's a national hero but not father of the 1st republic he was dead already but his older was General in the army though and his niece help made the 1st Philippine flag any how your right the mercado rizal can track their line to chinese immigrants.

Pro China filippino is patriot, indeed. China will make good budget house to wipe out slum and ensure victims of typhoon get properly house and their life back on track. If China troops are send to Philippine. They will treat the local with respect and their culture unlike the American cowboy. Any Chinese troops caught in criminal act in Philippine will be deal according to Philippine law and has no special privilege.

What can you say about American cowboy marines in Philippine?

man other ignorant post

 

[LowPost]

It is similar to Caribbean or Latin American states where the local culture is a fusion of cultures borrowed from West African, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English. The working terminology is 'Cajun'

Creole would be the right term for that. Cajun stands for a French Catholic ethnic group that settled in Louisiana, having been expelled from the French colony of Acadia.

 

[Aepsilons]

Creole would be the right term for that. Cajun stands for a French Catholic ethnic group that settled in Louisiana, having been expelled from the French colony of Acadia.

I stand corrected by @Arryn , yes , the better word would be Creole.

Rizal was not father to anything he's a national hero but not father of the 1st republic he was dead already but his older was General in the army though and his niece help made the 1st Philippine flag any how your right the mercado rizal can track their line to chinese immigrants.

Yes, my apologies for mixing up Father of the Republic with National Hero. Rizal's death was the spark that ultimately led to the Filipina Revolution against Spain in 1896. And yes, Rizal was of partial Chinese ancestry. So it is interesting to note that even the National Hero of the Philippines was himself a Chinese Mestizo.

That shows how linked China is to the formation of the modern Filipino identity, my friend.

 

[Zero_wing]

I stand corrected by @Arryn , yes , the better word would be Creole.



Yes, my apologies for mixing up Father of the Republic with National Hero. Rizal's death was the spark that ultimately led to the Filipina Revolution against Spain in 1896. And yes, Rizal was of partial Chinese ancestry. So it is interesting to note that even the National Hero of the Philippines was himself a Chinese Mestizo.

That shows how linked China is to the formation of the modern Filipino identity, my friend.

Very true