Crossroads

 

                                                

Crossroads

                The Philippines is at a point where one mistake might lead to the loss of our opportunity to thrive. Global superpowers developed after the end of World War II and they are still here but difference is that they have increased and choosing which one to side with is difficult but siding with the wrong one might lead to a devastating outcome for us.

 

Resilient is defined as “able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions”. In order for us to become a resilient country we need to start from the basics, solidify our foundation. For a third world country like us to succeed, we need help from these superpowers. We need to become allies with them so they can support us financially and protect us from invaders. In March 2013, Africa was identified as the world's poorest inhabited continent but because of multiple world powers helping them and investing in them as of 2013 Africa was the world's fastest-growing continent at 5.6% a year. The African Development Bank reported Africa to be the world's second-fastest growing economy, and estimates that average growth will rebound to 3.4% in 2017. The Philippines could have the same fate if we side with the correct superpowers. If we even dream of becoming a modernized country, we need to eradicate all crime, fix our justice system, and stop all corruption. Just like the Philippines, Africa is resource-rich continent, China saw this and because they needed resources for their growing consumption, they helped Africa. I believe one reason why investors do not want to invest in the Philippines is because Crime and Terrorism reign supreme in our country. Although we are resource rich, we do not have the capabilities to mine them and use or sell them. We need help but if our country is unsafe, even the most powerful superpowers would not risk their money. We need to help our President eradicate the criminal filth in our country.

 

                The Philippines is a beautiful country that is filled with a diverse culture and is resource rich. But because we neglected and took it for granted, it is now something we cannot boast about. Tourism would be a great way for our economy to thrive but because of terrorism and unclean places, some people choose not to come despite the multiple wonders our country possesses. Let us change for the better and unite as one people and become a more Resilient Philippines.

 

 

 

Citations

Wikipedia contributors, "Africa–China economic relations," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Africa%E2%80%93China_economic_relations&oldid=980425399 (accessed October 20, 2020).

Photo: Guestblog(2014). Cleanenergy.org. Retrieved from https://cleanenergy.org/blog/mighty-mississippi-energy-efficiency-plans-approved-for-states-investor-owned-utilities/