What is the relationship between the US and the Philippines today?

The United States and the Philippines are treaty allies under the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951. The Philippines is the oldest security ally of the US in Southeast Asia and one of the five treaty allies of the US in the Pacific region.

What is the importance of having relationship with other nations?

Positive international relations also promotes effective trade policies between nations, both in terms of importing natural resources and finished products not available in one country and in terms of gaining access to the larger market afforded by exports to foreign countries.

Why it is important to study the life and works of Rizal?

To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died 2. To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character 3. To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal’s life, works, and writings.

Does Filipino culture promote conformity?

Filipinos are more collectivistic than individualistic, so they regard their family and societal units highly. They will tend to conform in such a way to avoid confrontation and posing inconvenience on others – the concept of “pakikisama”.

Why is Duterte so reluctant to impose travel restrictions on China?

Meanwhile, Duterte moved slowly to implement travel restrictions on people coming to and from China, likely because of the Philippine leader’s worry about alienating Beijing, a key strategic patron, and concerns about affecting the inflow of hundreds of thousands of Chinese citizens working in the online casino industry in the Philippines.

Will covid-19 impact Duterte’s legacy in the Philippines?

Thus, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the Philippines, the economic shocks of which will echo for years to come, will impact not only Duterte’s legacy but also the post-2022 scenario in the Philippines’ rapidly evolving political landscape.

What is Duterte’s stance on drug use?

Duterte has stated publicly, multiple times, that the lives of both drug dealers and users are essentially expendable and that he would gladly exterminate them himself if he could. With his blessing, police on the street act as judge, jury and executioner. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addresses troops in 2017. Bullit Marquez / AP

Is Duterte a man of the people or a president?

While his position as president will likely remain secure for the foreseeable future—he is limited to one term and it is unlikely that anyone will try to bring him down before his presidency ends in 2022—the ongoing crisis has chipped away at Duterte’s claim to competence and of being a man of the people.