About five years ago, I was asked by a representative of the Philippines to apply for a dual citizenship. He told me all the advantages and opportunities I can enjoy if I accept his offer. But I told him (in tagalog, of course): "Tama na ang isang nanloloko sa akin. Ayaw kong dagdagan ko pa ng isa."(One is enough in fooling me. I don't want to add one more).
My sentiments about the politics in the Philippines is just what Greg Macabenta wrote this past week about the politics in the Philipines(Filipino Press, Mar. 2-8, 2013 issue, p.7). He wrote: "The dynasties own most of the land, control most of the businesses, occupy the choicest positions in local government, and are the sources of employment, loans and favors for their constituents.
"It's a virtual master and serf relationship."
Dual citienship? No, thank you.
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