The Philippines has some political and economic problems, but they do not seem to be a threat to me here in Cebu. All I know is, the dollar gets stronger every time some radical group makes a bomb threat in Manila.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in Native Hill tribe Dress

There has been isolated violence, mostly in Manila and in a small part of the large southern island of Mindanao. It is now under control despite the recent kidnappings. Most feel that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has the situation well in hand. But when you are dealing with terrorists, who knows?

There is hope that the country can once again become an Asian economic tiger under President Arroyo, the daughter of

Arroyo has a Ph.D. in economics, and she has impressed many observers with her integrity, coolness under fire, and willingness to tackle the country problems.

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