blackshama's commentary on Philippine issues

Being a denizen of Kyusi, in honour of the man who gave my city its name and for being the most colourful prez the Philippines ever had, I have the pleasure to post Manuel L Quezon's Code of Ethics on his birthday. Let us profit from the wisdom of the Kastila. 1. Have Faith in the Divine Providence that guides the destinies of men and nations. 2. Love your country for it is the home of your people, the seat of your affection and the source of your happiness and well-being. It's defense is your primary duty. Be ready to sacrifice and die for it if necessary. 3. Respect the Constitution which is the expression of your sovereign will. The government is your government. It has been established for your safety and welfare. Obey the laws and see that they are observed by all and that public officials comply with their duties. 4. Pay your taxes willingly and promptly. Citizenship implies not only rights but obligations. 5. Safeguard the purity of suffrage and abide by the decisions of...

Talk about historical trivia and a glaring Wikipedia error. President Manuel Quezon once considered the possibility of the Philippines joining the Commonwealth of Nations. Quezon was apparently disconcerted by how the Americans were planning for the Philippines' political future. So he dropped hints with a ranking British expat. The Americans got wind of this and the slippery Quezon denied everything. Ambeth Ocampo had this to say "In 1933, Quezon was preoccupied with rumors that the United States was finally leaving. He then expressed the view to a British resident in the Philippines, Lt. Col. Frank Hodsoll, that since Britain treated her colonies better than Spain and the U.S., he was 'prepared to go to London and in the name of fourteen million inhabitants of the islands ask for admission to the British Commonwealth of nations." MLQ thought of Handing RP Over to England. Bonifacio's Bolo. Ambeth Ocampo. Anvil Publishing Inc. 1997. page 57 Later on Quezon's ...