Why do you think Pinas is lagging behind its ASEAN neighbors?

**midinite** · December 6th, 2006 05:10 PM

Of course circumstances have affected us economically. But one has mentioned in another thread that he cant understand why Vietnam is doing so well compared to us. There must be some underlying reason. Vietnam came from a war-ravaged past while we were the darling in the 50s and 60s.

What would you say is the way to lead us to the road of true progress.

All opinions are welcome. In fact, it may be in your opinion that we may find an answer.

**mfo** · December 6th, 2006 05:17 PM

IMO, kakulangan sa kagamitan, lack of confidence. Sorry kala ko ung DOHA 2006. hahaa

**theveed** · December 6th, 2006 05:21 PM

uhmm... Anong connection ng basketball????

midinite: honestly, IMO is too much democracy and the people not knowing how to use it properly.

**XTO** · December 6th, 2006 05:29 PM

Judicial process must be strictly followed and not should be bought.
That way a progressive path can be seen.

**Altis6453** · December 6th, 2006 05:39 PM

My 2 cents:

Motherhood Statement: Too much politics is affecting business and, consequently, the economy.

Examples:

1. Economic or business policies depend largely on who's sitting in Malacanang. So, there's no consistency or stability of business environment making our country less investor friendly.

2. Too many complainers. From people who have nothing to do but complain (attention you leftist rallyists!) From people who want to be in power or those who want to influence those in power.

3. No security of tenure for officials in posts such as SEC, BOI, MIAA, CSEZ, SBF. No security of tenure, no continuance in policies or programs.

Well, if you want a really good indicator of why we're not taking off like Vietnam, just take a look at the cynicism of our fast dwindling middle class. They've no confidence in our government in managing our economy so they opt to go to foreign shores for better opportunities. A lot of our best minds and skilled workers don't work for local industries.

**artpogi** · December 6th, 2006 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by theveed

uhmm... Anong connection ng basketball????

midinite: honestly, IMO is too much democracy and the people not knowing how to use it properly.

spot on!

**Zeus** · December 6th, 2006 05:50 PM

Majority of the public servant don't love the country

Their slogan 'Ako muna, bago Bayan', enrich themselves while in government services

**Syuryuken** · December 6th, 2006 05:55 PM

too much politic and too much corruption/corrupt officials.

**Chip** · December 6th, 2006 05:56 PM

Welcome back midnite

I agree with theveed. Our country is not yet mature nor educated enough for a democracy.

I am of the tyrannical opinion that people who have no TIN should not vote. Why should people who don't contribute get to decide what should be done with my money?!

**uls** · December 6th, 2006 05:57 PM

The word is MALASAKIT.

Our malasakit only extends as far as the few people in our circle. and beyond that, it's no longer our problem. it's somebody else's problem.

We do not connect the effect of our actions on the country as a whole.

We are too busy looking after our best interest. The country's best interest is somebody else's problem.