Filipino Bashing

You know, this is a topic I've always wanted to talk about. I'm sure you've probably been in a discussion about the problems of the Philippines, wondering where it all came from. Some blame the politicians, corruption, the Spanish, the Americans, but the more analytical people will bring the fauly to the most responsible party of all - 'taong bayan din may kasalanan (It's the fault of the citizenry).'

I'd agree. THe Philippines has never seen the end to its corruption, its problems with poverty, crime and what have you. You can blame the government, but it really can be traced to the individual responsibility of each Filipino.