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Just thinking deeply the whereabouts of these people….Baguio 2005
Actress T.V. Carpio appeared in 2008’s Across the Universe and sang one of the most memorable covers in the movie of the Beatles’ “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” Although the Beatles version was upbeat and poppy, Carpio’s version is a lot more heartfelt and soulful.
Currently, T.V. appears as Arachne on Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.
Do I be able to meet these people that I were with back then?
Community service that we did in Baguio for the destitute kids.
Read this article: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/4795/us-ready-to-arm-philippines
I do not have the right to speak about this topic because quite honestly, I do not know anything about it. However when I read this article- it scared the crap out of me. Although I believe this is a terrible idea, I still believe that the Philippines or Vietnam deserves the Spratly Islands. Since China and the United States are -as of right now- the major global power, I fear that this might result in a huge conflict, a war-and possibly- a deliberate nuclear attack. Maybe I’m a tad bit overreacting, however, it’s possible. China had already warned the United States to not get involved with this issue. Yes, having the United States on our side is a good thing for the Philippines- or is it?
There are probably reasons why the United States wants to help us obtain the Spratly Islands.
Maybe the United States wants our resources. Since we will have an “utang na loob” to the United States we will sell them resources for less- if we won the battle over the Spratly’s. The Philippines has a lot of resources that will help the United States economy to increase including fish, rice, oil, coal & cheap labor. The US knows how desperate we are to obtain these islands because of our economy, and maybe they are taking advantage of that.
In 1994, there was a genocide in Rwanda (a small country in Africa), the United States did not intervene with the Rwandan genocide. However, they participated in the Bosnian genocide (a small country in Europe) in 1992-95. Why did the United States not intervene with Rwanda but did in Bosnia? We were talking about this in World Cultures class, and all I could think about is that… Bosnia is rich in minerals & natural resources- they have aluminum, iron, zinc, etc. Rwanda, does not have any of those resources. The United States is currently on a war in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq & Libya- why? Because these are Middle Eastern countries with a lot of supply of oil.
We, the Filipinos, have the right to claim the islands. However, if it will cause the lives of our citizens or cause a possible war, I don’t think it’s worth it. I do not think that sending our biggest and only warship to protect the Spratly is a good idea. I do not think that the US should intervene or even help “arm” our country. It scares me to death that when China got pissed off, they will attack us.
Just a thought.
-Richelle Manuel
David Choi fans in the Philippines, give him your love and support! Enjoy the show! Thanks Christine!
PI Bound. Prayers would be lovely. Soli Deo Gloria!
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