Our leaders have done a great job of scaring away capital. So we are left with inspirational speeches and charity.

And I think this may have something to do with the attitude of the people as well. Okay, there is nothing wrong with helping those who are in need but it is not enough for them and they keep on asking for more help, yet, they are not doing anything for their own live's improvement. Somehow, when we offer charity, it's already fixed n their minds that somebody out there will provide help for them. Yeah, it's true that we feel so sorry for the poor people out there but if it's always like this,wherein they would depend on other people's kind heart, there will be no improvement at all for a country with a high percentage of poverty.

OT: this thread just reminds me of Bob Ong's "Bakit Baligtad Magbasa Ang Mga Pilipino?"