Asia Pacific - March 2007

....consider the most impovershed 85% of their population as "parasites"? As the biggest Filipino businesses cater mostly to foreign customers, they have no "need" to help their less fortunate countrymen. Politicians also ignore their constituents because most Filipinos are not able to pay income taxes to them, so thay see no need to service them in return. Both the Filipino pols and bizness people see no tangible "use" for these suffering masses so, together, they structure laws and policies that essentially disenfranchise the poor--which comprise the majority in the country. Ever notice how rich/powerful Filipinos and their families see right through poor people when they encounter outside their huge homes and restaurants? Poor people outnumber the rich by a 20 to 1 ratio, so it's heard to avoid them. Ever hear the rich daughter of a Fil-Chinese biznessman say how lazy and undeserving of opportunity the squatters are?

Does anyone else agree with this assessment?

2007-03-11 15:34:02 · 7 answers · asked by Well 5 in Philippines

Hey guys! I want to ask mainly Philippinos how do they treat or perceive a relationship of a male Filipino with a white girl? I have had a Filipino boyfriend and he told me that me being other colour might not be understood in Philippines and in US as well. One of my friends read in airlines bookle that for a Filipino a relationship with a whiite woman gives him a higher social status and to his family. I was a little bit shocked by that! Is that really true? How do you see this guys?? Does the age difference mean a lot as well ) my boyfriens was quite older than me) There was another difference between us: I have higher education and his education is pretty poor and he felt really bad about that...

I just want to understand, so I will apprieciate any comment!
Thanks.
Ola

2007-03-11 15:33:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

Something without luxury, something affordable for a student traveller like me.

2007-03-11 15:29:35 · 3 answers · asked by Farhan 2 in Thailand

I would like to attend and personally meet allan y, misiu, lushbabes4u, binibining pilipinas,President, etc....etc..

We can do it somewhere in Glorietta . Baywalk or Blue Wave,

What do you think guys?

2007-03-11 15:28:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

2007-03-11 14:55:54 · 14 answers · asked by Lala 4 in Philippines

19 yrs. old, high schoolgraduate, location is in Manila,Philippines.

2007-03-11 14:47:50 · 7 answers · asked by Dyanne 1 in Philippines

2007-03-11 14:46:05 · 3 answers · asked by never.fade 3 in Philippines

I really want to buy a great travel book on teh philippines. The reviews for the Rough Guide and Lonely Planet books were awful. So, which company makes the best travel book for the philippines?

2007-03-11 14:46:01 · 3 answers · asked by ihaveissues 1 in Philippines

Is it true that Pinays like white men because they have the bridge on their nose? and do filipinos really call all americans Joe? lol

2007-03-11 13:54:02 · 13 answers · asked by R3EBOK 1 in Philippines

2007-03-11 13:51:50 · 4 answers · asked by Jaggi 2 in Singapore

stay will be 2 nights and 3 days within station 2 and 3.

2007-03-11 13:45:51 · 9 answers · asked by chizkeyk 1 in Philippines

- Real cream cheese and bluberries... Affordable and easy access locations within the city

2007-03-11 13:43:07 · 3 answers · asked by chizkeyk 1 in Philippines

2007-03-11 12:14:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Asia Pacific

My work has asked me to move from London to Singapore. How far would an average London salary go out there? Has anyone made the move and have any tips or advice?
Thanks!

2007-03-11 10:53:10 · 17 answers · asked by Phil 2 in Singapore

what is the state of guangzhou like

2007-03-11 10:16:09 · 2 answers · asked by rjhamuk 2 in China

2007-03-11 10:14:27 · 12 answers · asked by rjhamuk 2 in China

2007-03-11 09:27:59 · 4 answers · asked by kevhilty 1 in Maldives

I love the Japanese street fashion of Lolitas (especially classic and gothic)

Does anyone know any good websites where I can buy the clothes? Preferably ones that are in English and the currency is dollars?

Or know any good books that I can pick up sewing patterns?

Thank you! ^_^

2007-03-11 09:07:20 · 2 answers · asked by cieradurden 2 in Japan

2007-03-11 08:27:20 · 13 answers · asked by DENNIS 1 in Other - Asia Pacific

I am going to Bangkok for work, but want to extend the stay for my own mini vacation. I am staying at the Millenium HIlton. I arrive on Monday afternoon, 26-March. How much time will it take me to feel 'normal' from the jet lag? Should I take a nap right away? I don't have to work until Thursday, so I have all day Tuesday and Wednesday to recover from the flight. I hope to be energetic enough to explore Bangkok on Tuesday and Wednesday. I will be working Thursday-Saturday. I haven't decided where I will go and what I will do after that. I will be alone. Do you know if there are places where young travelers hang out so that I may be able to make some friends? Also, what should I buy and how do I go about bargaining...I've never done that before and imagine I will not be good at it.

2007-03-11 08:18:49 · 12 answers · asked by Dianne P 1 in Thailand

Any information on this? ... About weather in May, electrical outlets and odd customs? Do people normally speak english/spanish/french [would I be able to communicate with these languages only? I'm learning chinese but it's still hard]... thanx!! =] oh yeah and jet lag ...would I get a lot if I'm in a GMT-7 timezone traveling to beijing? T_T

2007-03-11 08:16:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in China

2007-03-11 08:05:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Malaysia

2007-03-11 08:03:20 · 8 answers · asked by chris e 1 in Thailand

I am currently studying in a special training institute in Japan but studying in Japanese.I would like to continue my education for a degree but would like to study in English without leaving Japan.Are there any Japanese Universities or International Universities offering degree courses in English?
Any information will be really appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

2007-03-11 07:41:58 · 4 answers · asked by kolts m 1 in Japan

2007-03-11 07:29:28 · 8 answers · asked by ihaveissues 1 in Taiwan

2007-03-11 07:09:55 · 4 answers · asked by AM 1 in Singapore

does anyone know how to make a waraji sandal? i have made a few but they never seem to come out right...i have tryed to get on to a web sight called hinohide/ blablablabla or somethin but my comp wont let me...so if you have any other sites in mind please let me know.
thanx,
Amanda

2007-03-11 06:40:19 · 1 answers · asked by A H 1 in Japan

Yeah, hi.
Yes this is sort of embarassing but heck, you dont know me..so for kicks..

Okay.
How do you say the following in Tagalog?
1- I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
2-you'll never have to doubt me.
3-No matter what happens, I will stand by your side.
4- I love you
5-I will take care of you forever.

sappy I know.
but help!

2007-03-11 06:30:16 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Philippines

I would like to know if the coast of Thialand would be the place or if the cities inland would be the best place. Thanks!

2007-03-11 05:10:48 · 8 answers · asked by Amber 2 in Thailand

2007-03-11 04:10:46 · 11 answers · asked by ihdyne 1 in Thailand