Comments by "Happy Melon" (@happymelon7129) on "What measures are Japan, the US and the Philippines taking to counter China? | DW News" video.

  1. Japanese clearly knew what is going on... 2024-4-9 Japan local media say, U$A goal is more Japanese tax $$ Sad for Japan tax payers.
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  2. The lesson is quite simple: “U$A allies” == “Bad economy” Politicians focus on geopolitics for the benefit of their masters rather than economy for the benefit of the people.
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  3. Marcos' main goal was to amend the constitution so that he could be re-elected. That's why he plays populism and don't focus on economy. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines not only imposes strict restrictions on foreign investment in the Philippines, but also imposes strict requirements on the terms of office of Philippine government officials. For example, the term of the Philippine president is only 6 years and cannot be re-elected. If the Marcos government amends the constitution in accordance with the content, Marcos Jr. will have the opportunity to extend his presidential term, such as extending the term, or continue to run for re-election. At the same time, Marcos Jr. can also take this opportunity to transform the Philippine presidential republic into a parliamentary republic. In this way, even if Marcos Jr. is not re-elected as president, it will help the Marcos family continue to hold power, such as paving the way for his son.
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  4. More important question : Why no war during DT ?
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  5. Correct , Japan can just decouple .
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  6. Japanese clearly knew what is going on... 2024-4-9 Japan local media say, U$A goal is more Japanese tax $$ Sad for Japan tax payers.
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  7. Marcos' main goal was to amend the constitution so that he could be re-elected. That's why he plays populism and don't focus on economy. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines not only imposes strict restrictions on foreign investment in the Philippines, but also imposes strict requirements on the terms of office of Philippine government officials. For example, the term of the Philippine president is only 6 years and cannot be re-elected. If the Marcos government amends the constitution in accordance with the content, Marcos Jr. will have the opportunity to extend his presidential term, such as extending the term, or continue to run for re-election. At the same time, Marcos Jr. can also take this opportunity to transform the Philippine presidential republic into a parliamentary republic. In this way, even if Marcos Jr. is not re-elected as president, it will help the Marcos family continue to hold power, such as paving the way for his son.
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  8. You are not a democracy , when your leader need to report to other country
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  9. Marcos' main goal was to amend the constitution so that he could be re-elected. That's why he plays populism and don't focus on economy. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines not only imposes strict restrictions on foreign investment in the Philippines, but also imposes strict requirements on the terms of office of Philippine government officials. For example, the term of the Philippine president is only 6 years and cannot be re-elected. If the Marcos government amends the constitution in accordance with the content, Marcos Jr. will have the opportunity to extend his presidential term, such as extending the term, or continue to run for re-election. At the same time, Marcos Jr. can also take this opportunity to transform the Philippine presidential republic into a parliamentary republic. In this way, even if Marcos Jr. is not re-elected as president, it will help the Marcos family continue to hold power, such as paving the way for his son.
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  10. Marcos' main goal was to amend the constitution so that he could be re-elected. That's why he plays populism and don't focus on economy. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines not only imposes strict restrictions on foreign investment in the Philippines, but also imposes strict requirements on the terms of office of Philippine government officials. For example, the term of the Philippine president is only 6 years and cannot be re-elected. If the Marcos government amends the constitution in accordance with the content, Marcos Jr. will have the opportunity to extend his presidential term, such as extending the term, or continue to run for re-election. At the same time, Marcos Jr. can also take this opportunity to transform the Philippine presidential republic into a parliamentary republic. In this way, even if Marcos Jr. is not re-elected as president, it will help the Marcos family continue to hold power, such as paving the way for his son.
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  11. Duterte said that if Marcos can promise not to seek re-election and the revised terms do not apply to current officials, then Duterte can consider agreeing to modify presidential term limits, economic terms, etc. Marcos Jr. has been trying to push for constitutional amendments, ostensibly to improve the economy through some economic provisions. In fact, he wants to break the constitutional limit on the presidential term and seek to stay in the position of president longer. For Marcos Jr., only by having power in his hands can he seek more political benefits for his family, and he even plans to overturn the verdict of his father, Marcos Sr.
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  12.  @williammoore6953  "We will not pick a quarrel with China for U$." ‘We do not have a problem with China’: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says if Western countries have problems with China "they should not impose it upon us". Mr Ibrahim insisted that Malaysia can be friends with both China and the West. "We are an independent nation, we are fiercely independent, we do not want to be dictated by any force," Mr Ibrahim said. "So it remains to be an important friend to the US and Europe and here in Australia. They should not preclude us from being friendly to one of our important neighbours, precisely China. "If they have problems with China, they should not impose it upon us.
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  13.  @williammoore6953  So you don't know why Malaysia , Brunei and Indonesia close one eye and let China coast guard stay near the border. It is all because of South PH threat to Boneo , they use China coast guard as security guard to protect from PH. Malaysia coast guard even having launch with the Chinese coast guard in the sea. China also never stop Malaysia oil exploration ship in the dispute water.
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  14. Marcos' main goal was to amend the constitution so that he could be re-elected. That's why he plays populism and don't focus on economy. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines not only imposes strict restrictions on foreign investment in the Philippines, but also imposes strict requirements on the terms of office of Philippine government officials. For example, the term of the Philippine president is only 6 years and cannot be re-elected. If the Marcos government amends the constitution in accordance with the content, Marcos Jr. will have the opportunity to extend his presidential term, such as extending the term, or continue to run for re-election. At the same time, Marcos Jr. can also take this opportunity to transform the Philippine presidential republic into a parliamentary republic. In this way, even if Marcos Jr. is not re-elected as president, it will help the Marcos family continue to hold power, such as paving the way for his son.
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  15. Duterte said that if Marcos can promise not to seek re-election and the revised terms do not apply to current officials, then Duterte can consider agreeing to modify presidential term limits, economic terms, etc. Marcos Jr. has been trying to push for constitutional amendments, ostensibly to improve the economy through some economic provisions. In fact, he wants to break the constitutional limit on the presidential term and seek to stay in the position of president longer. For Marcos Jr., only by having power in his hands can he seek more political benefits for his family, and he even plans to overturn the verdict of his father, Marcos Sr.
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  16. Why no war during DT ?
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  17. The world is splintering into 'the west(20%) Vs the rest(80%)'
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  18. Marcos' main goal was to amend the constitution so that he could be re-elected. That's why he plays populism and don't focus on economy. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines not only imposes strict restrictions on foreign investment in the Philippines, but also imposes strict requirements on the terms of office of Philippine government officials. For example, the term of the Philippine president is only 6 years and cannot be re-elected. If the Marcos government amends the constitution in accordance with the content, Marcos Jr. will have the opportunity to extend his presidential term, such as extending the term, or continue to run for re-election. At the same time, Marcos Jr. can also take this opportunity to transform the Philippine presidential republic into a parliamentary republic. In this way, even if Marcos Jr. is not re-elected as president, it will help the Marcos family continue to hold power, such as paving the way for his son.
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  19. Duterte said that if Marcos can promise not to seek re-election and the revised terms do not apply to current officials, then Duterte can consider agreeing to modify presidential term limits, economic terms, etc. Marcos Jr. has been trying to push for constitutional amendments, ostensibly to improve the economy through some economic provisions. In fact, he wants to break the constitutional limit on the presidential term and seek to stay in the position of president longer. For Marcos Jr., only by having power in his hands can he seek more political benefits for his family, and he even plans to overturn the verdict of his father, Marcos Sr.
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