is philippines REALLY a third world country? or better yet, do u even know this place?

Question

thanks........

Answer 1

The term "Third World" is not universally accepted. Some prefer other terms such as - Global South, the South, non-industrialized countries, developing countries, underdeveloped countries, undeveloped countries, mal-developed countries, emerging nations.The term "Third World" is the one most widely used in the media today, but no one term can describe all less-developed countries accurately.
Third World, the technologically less advanced, or developing, nations of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, generally characterized as poor, having economies distorted by their dependence on the export of primary products to the developed countries in return for finished products. These nations also tend to have high rates of illiteracy, disease, and population growth and unstable governments.
However, only economist used this term to describe the economic status of one country. I love my country Philippines, and hopefully one day, we can have a better goverment to get us out of this economic mess.

Answer 2

What Ms. Herbie said is true. The term "Third World" is outdated and shouldn't even be used anymore. The Philippines is a developing country and with its high literacy rate and competent work force, the Philippines will be a country to be admired in the near future. The Philippines is a great country to live in if you have a college degree and the work ethics to boot. Just like in any other country, if you work hard you will have a great job and life. It's the same in the Philippines.

Answer 3

From an economist point of view, the Philippines is considered a third world country due mainly to its high debt and capacity to pay off loans. Currently the country's debt is nearing the trillion mark with no signs of abating. In addition, the political situation is not stable as compared to developed countries, its more to each his own thing rather than for the good of the country...

Sad to say, its the politicians and their policies that is preventing the country from moving ahead.

Answer 4

is America the land of the free??? NO..I am an American and I can tell you the Philippine people and there country are great..yes they are poor and yes they have crime..but there are a lot of poor homeless men woman and kids in the US. and crime is out of control in all parts of the US.you don't hear about kids in the Philippines going to school with guns and kill other kids..the Philippines is a country were people are free to be happy even if they are poor...try that in the united states...go take a look at the Philippines and maybe what you will find is a place were you are free to be happy and live a good life and as well the country and its people are beautiful....

Answer 5

I think it depends on where in the Philippines you vist.

Boracay is one of it's biggest tourist destinations. It is far from having 3rd world status. It is very nice and many people visit it every year.

Parts of the Philippines are very poor.

All in all, I've only heard good things about the country. I don't like hearing about references like 3rd World Country. I'd like to visit one day.

Answer 6

Yes it is, but the good thing is the economy is getting stronger(to the above poster compare at Thailand and Philippine stock), business is booming, Forbes also named the Philippine peso as the most promising currency in the world (last year), and wonderful tourism spots. The problem is the unstable government, corruption, and poverty. but all countries will face, this look at Japan in 1945 and look at it now or Singapore in the 1980 and now.

Answer 7

francisval2003, what are you talking about????? The Philippines by clear definition is a Third world country. Maybe you personally are wealthy but 80% of your compatriots are living in abject and desperate poverty. That's all the proof anyone needs. Period. Open you eyes. Listen to the cries of your neighbors, my friend.

Answer 8

the term "third world" is so outdated, and has been since the collapse of the soviet union. it's preferable to describe the economic situation of the philippines as "developing."

some parts of the country are very cosmopolitan and very rich (like makati business district, Fort area, some parts of Quezon City etc.) which is in contrast with a lot of rural areas. but the philipines, with its warm weather, friendly people, and interesting nightlife is a pretty good place.

Answer 9

philippines is definitely a third world country...as a matter of fact, the economy and government is soooo bad that if their was such a thing as a fourth world county, philippines would be on the top of the list....I am filipino, I was born their and I still go visit their from time to time...

Answer 10

what is the definition of a third world country?
This a country where people are still laughing amidst of too much problem, where people can still sleep/rest any time/day even if don't have any money or food,
Where people borrow money so they can gamble but not to buy food.
Where people celebrate fiestas, birthday or any other occasion by borrowing money from a "BOMBAY"
Where people show off there priced jewelry so that other people can notice it.
Where gossip is the number one past time of the Filipino's
so do i know this country, YES i live here most of my life.