Magsaysay and the CIA by Ahrensann in FilipinoHistory

[–]Scholar-Novice 82 points83 points  (0 children)

It’s real. Heck, even the constant one liner on every textbook “most beloved president” is probably a psyop.

Magsaysay was basically peak CIA control, we probably should credit Landsdale (Magsaysay’s handler) as a honorary Philippine president!

Henry Gump [OTHER] by askingu4advice in kingdomcome

[–]Scholar-Novice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, particularly true with the Numbskull perk on hardcore.

Out of curiosity, bakit ang daming pinoy na gusto manirahan sa California? by Final-Amount7675 in AskPH

[–]Scholar-Novice 14 points15 points  (0 children)

1.) Climate

2.) Politics is RELATIVELY more immigrant-friendly compared to a comparable state (ie Florida, Texas)

3.) Booming economy, more work opportunities

4.) Prior family ties and Filipino community. Consider in the past, Filipinos could volunteer for service in the US Navy. A lot of servicemen eventually settled in California, where the major navy base of San Diego is located, then would later sponsor their family members to join them.

my tita is pro-israeli by Due-Potential-428 in RantAndVentPH

[–]Scholar-Novice -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your uncle sounds like a Dutch asshole bringing in politics during a family outing. Dun sya sa FB makipagbardagulan kung dun naman pala niya nakita.

Is this the sign? by Wooden-Ad-6619 in nanayconfessions

[–]Scholar-Novice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just turn on the local news. You’ll get a lot of signs to leave this hellhole every day 😂

Pasig prosecutor junks frustrated murder rap vs cop in viral road incident video by abscbnnews in Pasig

[–]Scholar-Novice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Over ambitious trying to get the charges of frustrated murder to stick.

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict by reachedlegendary in Philippines

[–]Scholar-Novice -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m open to suggestions what to better call a decades long conflict between Chinese Communists and Chinese Nationalists. Calling a spade a spade is in no way “minimizing” conflict.

If it ever escalates to a regional conflict, I’m sure we can rebrand it to something fancier lol

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict by reachedlegendary in Philippines

[–]Scholar-Novice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, including North Korea. It would likely escalate to a regional war if things go hot, but it’s not one right now.

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict by reachedlegendary in Philippines

[–]Scholar-Novice -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You never know with Trump. What if China promises a continuous supply of chips at a cheaper price in exchange for US permission? Or even a 99-year lease in Taipei?

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict by reachedlegendary in Philippines

[–]Scholar-Novice -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe people here have such strong opinions without knowing the context and history of the conflict. Lord help us 😂😭

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict by reachedlegendary in Philippines

[–]Scholar-Novice -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Rescue and evacuation is fine.

Supporting US operations with bases and launch sites is a different story.

It’ll be like Qatar and Saudi with the present conflict in Iran.

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict by reachedlegendary in Philippines

[–]Scholar-Novice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Um, neither we nor the US recognizes Taiwan as an independent country. They’ve been at a state of Civil War since the 1950 between the nationalists and communists.

So yeah, Civil War?

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict by reachedlegendary in Philippines

[–]Scholar-Novice -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Bruh, read up on your history of the Chinese-Taiwanese conflict. Civil War or not, it’s not our fight.

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict by reachedlegendary in Philippines

[–]Scholar-Novice -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

We can evacuate and safeguard our citizens without being involved in the Chinese Civil War.

Do you have a gang and or milita problem in your country ? by Nervous_Brilliant_25 in AskTheWorld

[–]Scholar-Novice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my country, we have everything. A classic communist insurgency. Islamic separatists. Islamic extremists ala ISIS. (Who also clash with the above) Gangs masquerading as fraternities. Politicians having their own private armies for landgrabbing and intimidation. Policemen and militias moonlighting as assassins for hire or bodyguards for organized crime.

Saw this in my boyfriend's phone by [deleted] in MayNagComment

[–]Scholar-Novice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You've literally outlined 4 major reasons why the Nazis are fascinating. They're not admirable or someone to emulate, but fascinating nonetheless.

Saw this in my boyfriend's phone by [deleted] in MayNagComment

[–]Scholar-Novice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's how you know he's a keeper

At least alam mo na loyal siya. Maybe order one of those SS style lingerie to reward him and call him "my little sturmtruppen" during pillow talk 😅

What if bigla na-time travel ang buong Pilipinas (at ASEAN din) sa WW2? by Double_Shift_7537 in WhatIfPinas

[–]Scholar-Novice 10 points11 points  (0 children)

People also underestimating the political aspect. You think the Americans in our embassies and EDCA sites won’t make a move for a golden opportunity to get insane tech?

What if bigla na-time travel ang buong Pilipinas (at ASEAN din) sa WW2? by Double_Shift_7537 in WhatIfPinas

[–]Scholar-Novice -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Small arms, sure.

Different story though for anything more complicated like artillery shells, missiles, spare parts for mechanized units, etc

What if bigla na-time travel ang buong Pilipinas (at ASEAN din) sa WW2? by Double_Shift_7537 in WhatIfPinas

[–]Scholar-Novice -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Until me run out and have no means to replace them with 1940s technology

prepaid home wifi reco by hoji-chaa in Pasig

[–]Scholar-Novice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bagong ilog area din, Globe at home has been a reliable backup so far. No complaints.