Can The Philippines Become the Next Singapore?

The Philippines has a plan to become a high-income country, can it succeed?
Narrated by Tom McKay
Video Edited by iyanbriandi
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[@BehindAsia]

Do you think the Philippines can become the next Singapore? Let us know down below!

[@Kane_2001]

Maybe Happen in 2100

[@TheDonMan97]

no. Way too many problems in PH.

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

No it is not

[@leealex24]

PH is among the poorest in ASEAN, alongside Laos and Cambodia. The next country that will be high income and developed is Malaysia. Malaysia already has GDP per capita (US$) of 13,200 and GDP per capita (PPP) of $37,000.

[@shaunchristrodriguez783]

Thats what they all said with singapore when it was a small fishing village but look at them now Credits:to the guy i found named witchcraft

[@jayafrica4665]

Definitely, Philippines is on its way, lets support every Asian nation to be successful and not hating

[@robertrada1660]

No.. if we want to prosper we need to focus first to our country to become a full power and super stability..then we help other countries 😊

[@Exrted]

I love how Singaporeans are so faithful about the Philippines opportunity to grow, than some Filipinos focusing on the negative side.

[@dreipagayonan9619]

Lol, did you comprehend what the video says?

[@reynoschicote]

Singapore is part of the asean economy together with phils, thailand, malaysia, and 6 others. We should be proud that singapore is one of the richest countries in the world being our asean brother & neighbor. Love from phils.

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

ASEAN is not like the EU where countries use the same currency and people within EU can travel without passports. Filipinos have nothing to be proud about because Singapore's success have nothing to do with Philippines.

[@asinglefrenchfry2983]

@@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko Not in the proud, “this is also our accomplishment” type of proud, but proud as in “Proud of them for being successful in their endeavors”. There are many kinds of pride, and OP must be referring to the latter type of what that I said. Nothing wrong with feeling that way for our fellow neighbors.

[@michaellee3314]

Hope one day, you are also proud of your own country. Work hard and don't depend on other countries esp the US. Singapore don't depend on anyone to defend its territory.

[@dlagazo]

@@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko reading comprehension please

[@MarieDesireedagal]

Singapore passport is 1 of the powerful not philippines is worst..

[@firdausbj1]

The one amazing thing about Filipinos is that you can find them working all over the world. They leave their country to find a better life for their families.

[@heymikey1981]

This is why the Philippines will never improve -- BRAIN DRAIN.

[@StrawberryMilkkTeaa]

I think it's pitiful. Yeah, it's amazing that the people work hard to support their families in other countries despite the loneliness away from their loved ones but it's so sad that they need to leave their beloved homeland to begin with. If only their country could provide the jobs and proper wages and lessen the gap between the rich and poor for better quality of life then Filipinos wouldn't need to work elsewhere in the first place; sadly, many don't have that option.

[@luigirinallo1613]

Only low skill,

[@RopFern]

FYI, China has more worker in the world followed by India & Mexico.

[@ForbiddenAqui32729]

@@luigirinallo1613low skill? Filipinos invent erythromincent that saved lives wdym

[@Nautika8]

As a Singporean, nothing is impossible for Philippines to catch with Singapore.

[@KSmifune]

I doubt that. new generation of Filipinos are becoming dumb due to too much use of internet for entertainment.

[@Rm-lj4dq]

Hopefully

[@alicelim1419]

Kuncinya hanya 1 butuh presiden yang jujur dan pintar

[@JLCruise1]

@@alicelim1419We had one, the previous one. But what lacks is discipline in our people.

[@mrblurblur2003]

Won't happen in a corrupt country

[@angier3905]

No way for undisciplined and corrupt country. Economically Singapore is way far ahead of the Phil. They're very disciplined people.

[@arluyoutoob127]

I tend to agree to this "discipline" thingy. Think about the observance of traffic laws where most of the drivers especially in the cities do not follow.

[@MrRight-fu1gf]

Depends on the initiative of the government. If the government focuses on education and Filipinos learn business culture such as investing, starting businesses, and learning how global trade works such as derivatives stock etc..

[@user-hd8bh5ol8s]

Philippines has one very big problem.... CORRUPTION!!!

[@StrawberryMilkkTeaa]

Agreed. But most Filipinos don't have that mindset. They have the mentality of being "content" of what they have, despite having almost nothing. They are sadly not ambitious people.

[@cirilobarrera9053]

"' IF THERE WERE ONLY 4 PHILIPPINE SENATORS ,, 4 CONGRESSMEN,, 4 GOVERNOR ,, AND 4 MAYOR ALL OVER THE PHILIPPINES , THEN THE PHILIPPINES WILL REALLY SHINE ,, RICH ,, AND POWERFUL "!!

[@avrinrose5457]

In my fictional world, Philippines is one of the futuristic countries in the world

[@robertrada1660]

It's reality bro..

[@Aki-San._.Offcial02]

Agreed with the dude who first reply. Don't forget that at least our president is doing smth while the world is in war with one another

[@andrewdelacruz-ff2hv]

The Philippines can if it dominates everything Financial Services, BPO, Manufacturing and Agriculture

[@tweedy4sg]

That's a tall order. you gotta tamper that fantasy a bit.

[@AeroLMS]

Seems legit, but the problem seems to root from how these are being managed. It's bound to happen but when?

[@RealTalkJRE]

Before you go into Financial Services, BPO, Manufacturing and Agriculture, PH peeps need to learn to dominate filipino time first. Nothing will get done until that is resolved.

[@mysterycharm03]

the country should countinue the build build project and work on infrastructures that connects the island nation seamlessly. Until then the progress will be limited to the capital. In addition, they should prioritize pedestrians in the capital city and start building more rail lines and bus routes. The traffic is a huge hindrance for it's development. A couple of hours in the road could have done so much already in a workforce. Remote working has been proven to alleviate this however that PEZA rule is again is driving people to get in to roads.

[@robertrada1660]

Education, research and development, health, manufacturing, agriculture

[@ANGELOUDEE]

The Philippines and Singapore are two very different countries with different histories, economies, and political systems. While it's difficult to predict the future, it's important to note that reaching the development level of another country involves a complex interplay of factors including economic policies, governance, education, infrastructure, and more. The Philippines has made progress in various areas, but predicting whether it will reach the development level of Singapore would involve speculation. It's important for the Philippines to focus on its own unique path to development and progress.

[@tweedy4sg]

Meaning, doesn't matter if we're always behind but continue with our way of doing things so long as we're happy ?

[@AeroLMS]

@@tweedy4sg He means the Philippines always had the potential to reach the "First World Country" status, it's a matter of "how?" and "when?". It's full of ironic twists like how the country is filled with people who are fluent or conversational in English yet the country suffers with literacy.

[@mysterycharm03]

@@AeroLMSPhilippines should work on logistics and infrastructures because it is the main hindrance to distribute progress. Remember singapore is a small mass and Philippines are clusters of Islands fighting for resources.

[@Lucas-td1tl]

I Love Philippine - From New York, Cubao

[@michaelgallardo2022]

As long as there's transparency and accountability within our leaders and it's government as a whole, no corruption at all maybe these aspirations is within reach.

[@a1d4nnn]

As a filipino, at the state of our country right now, this is absolutely not possible

[@phzgmyt]

Nothing is impossible. Our economy grown rapidly after pandemic

[@a1d4nnn]

@@phzgmyt I agree with you on that, but to be the next Singapore? Dont think so

[@user-un9il1jr6g]

it is possible now the philippines will be like singapore, with the leadership of BongBong Marcos the philippines will be progressive again..... Philippines is the richest country in the southeast asia after word war 2 and upto 1970'', it happens before, so it can happen again, philippines has many potential to grow.

[@user-un9il1jr6g]

atleast there is a big chance for philippines to be like singapore, in the next 20 years maybe, basta huwag na makabalik sa gubyerno ang mg mga dilawan taga suporta ni Cory Aquino

[@daryldeal]

​@@user-un9il1jr6git was because of Marcos Sr that the Philippines slumped and became this stagnant country facing too many problems, beginning with the enormous debt the citizens are still paying for up to now. PH economy is growing. But to reach the levels of Singapore? In our dreams. We can't even start voting for the most deserving leaders to start with. The citizens keep voting not based on credentials but based on popularity.

[@avrinrose5457]

In my fictional world, all developing countries already becomes successful country

[@robertrada1660]

In my dreams we are the Philippines is number one in Asia surpassed Japan and China 😅

[@pancakebacon684]

No. Discipline and cleanliness is not one of the best traits of Filipinos which is vital that keeps Singapore a rich developed country.

[@juanchoresultay2704]

Yes we can adapt that, discipline and cleanliness has no nationality!

[@jupiterherranz-wilkinson3787]

crab-mentality, jealousy amongst their own = no unity, no discipline and the squatters in the country will never be fixed by their corrupt government, unfortunately, this is the truth

[@tweedy4sg]

@@juanchoresultay2704 True, but each nationality has it's own standards & bar. To most filipinos they've reached their own standards.

[@meep1809]

Only Dutertes can instill discipline and cleanliness

[@kumustailokandiavlogs]

@@meep1809 The Devil's working hand?

[@NurseTalking]

Cebu is aiming to be a Singapore-like city. Mayor Rama and the LGU is closely working on how to make the city clean and orderly. Without the help of the local Cebuanos, it's a challenging dream for his administration to get it realized. It's long way to go but if you don't dream of something better nothing will be improved.

[@josephcada8888]

Nothing is impossible,however Philippines is 50 years behind due to infrastructure. Singapore started back in 80’s while Philippines was busy with corruption. I am hopeful that someday income inequality would be decreased or even better eliminated. It is possible if all three big islands are connected through rail system like in Europe. I have been following the Asean Analytics page and Philippines has a very ambitious infrastructure agenda with a deadline to finish it by 2028. Hopefully it will be realized. Filipinos don’t worry about SG they are going to be fine. Let’s just take care of our own.

[@abnerpioquid9798]

Yes, if only we can lessen our corrupt politicians.

[@fugak-han0072]

Kung mangarap tayo at mabangongot 😂. Pero posible rin ito kapag nalipol na lahat ng korap sa pinas

[@christianplayz5701]

Duterte labas😂

[@ninojanjeremygo463]

Korupsiyon lang talaga ang hadlang sa pag asenso ng Pilipinas; e stop na natin ang pagpupuri ng mga politiko: walang DDS, Dilawan, Marcos loyalist, Tulfonatics, wag e entertain ang sabi-sabi o conspiracy theory; dapat practical na tayo at gumagamit ng critical thinking, wag e limit ang isipan natin sa mind conditioning speech sa mga politiko (gamit ang salitang diyos o bansa; ingat sa 'ad hominems' at 'logical fallacy' gamit nila sa argumento), don't take side; gumawa tayo ng constructive criticism, pero makikita mo aatakehin ka sa mga trolls (ngayon nag away na ang mga DDS at Marcolist) para e protekta mga manok nila. Allergic karamihan ng mga politiko natin sa mga check and balance aatake sa kanila, grabe sila mag react (tulad ni Duterte) or kaya dedma lang (tulad ni Marcos) sa mga issue. See: "Ted Failon bagong pilipinas" for Marcos (constructive criticism); "Cong. Paolo Duterte received ₱51 billion budget" for Duterte (news);

[@fugak-han0072]

@@ninojanjeremygo463 Spot-on ka,kabayan!👍

[@ronlex2010]

The Philippines has the world's greatest natural resources and has a strategic location for trade and businesses. The only downside is the government corruption and being part of the Pacific Ring of Fire (meaning calamities are inevitable).

[@tweedy4sg]

So is Japan calamities wise.

[@mysterycharm03]

@@tweedy4sgbut Japan being in a temperate region has it's advantage. They have lesser summers whilst the Philippines have year round so country is hugely exposed to hurricanes compare to Japan. Both have same earthquake risk.

[@robertrada1660]

Same as Japan...The problem in the Philippines is the mindset of the people and mismanagement of government and corruption..

[@tenglim4406]

Beyond the various restrictions, the Philippines should instead first address such issues as corruption and poverty before planning to move upwards on the higher economic ladder within the international (economic) system?!

[@uncommon_name9337]

The potential was always there, always within sight but frustratingly enough out of our grasp. The problem is I think that the majority of Filipinos don't take the future seriously enough to take action in the present with unwavering commitment to do so consistently as such nothing gets done.

[@Spy-hp8ki]

Why the Philippines can never reach Singapore-like economic status: 1) The economic restrictions in the Philippine constitution that prevent foreigners from investing more heavily into its economy, prevent it from stronger economic growth, 2) Bickering between the two chambers of legislation in the Philippines on HOW to change the constitution due to the aforementioned restrictions as it is now a growing issue, 3) Lack of much-needed manufacturing and infrastructure. ... Yes, this SO much was an entertainment-only video.

[@miaya3898]

Nope. Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba, Texas Instruments, etc., all still have factories here.

[@fkoff7649]

FYI, Singapore was a 3rd world country before, Philippines was even economically richer and advanced in infrastructure and education back in the day. Philippines was economically richer than Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China back in the day, all of which were 3rd world countries. They are just lucky to have an effective govt with less corruption and are not constantly hit with calamities so they were able to rise up dramatically. It's not impossible Philippines can surpass them again if only Filipinos are more united and share a common goal, of course with less corrupt politicians who are effective and unselfish. Ph should be able to move forward and rise up again. Your negative thinking and attitude is part of the problem.

[@Spy-hp8ki]

@@fkoff7649 Putting natural calamities aside, still, the Philippines can never achieve Singapore-like status. Again, why? Singapore is a tiny state. And so its ruler, at the time when it was separated from British rule, was a young, future-looking, forward-looking, strongman in the name of Lee Kuan Yew. It was he, his party, his style of governance that - especially with a very small population and geographic area size - had made it possible for complete control, to steer the city-state to what it is now. The Philippines, on the other hand, is comprised of 7,641 islands, w/ each politician wanting a large piece of the power "pie," it's corrupt, w/ a constitution that prevents large foreign investments - forget about the low-grade infrastructure & snail-paced internet, even. When started at an equal footing in the '50s/'60s, eventually LKY thought for his people; Marcos, Sr. thought for himself. Having this mindset of & for corruption, w/ every politician suspicious of the other, the situation prevents for a Singapore-like status. (Even now, the Marcos Clan and the Duterte Clan are fighting each other ... all at the expense of the Filipino people.) ... Yes, the Philippine economy will grow; no doubt there. Tourism, overseas remittances, and the BPO industry will contribute greatly. But those are not what make a country's economy seriously grow with a solid foundation. For one, manufacturing is one industry that does. The manufacturing of, say, cars, textiles, metals, ships, as well as at a very wide scale, is needed for serious growth. Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam have achieved such growth. The Philippines hasn't, really. ... So, "Singapore-like status?" ... For starters, a LOT of political sacrifice will be needed for that to even warner a slight consideration.

[@fkoff7649]

@@Spy-hp8ki Nothing is ever impossible with PH with very rich natural resources and brilliant people. We just need to fix the political landscape first to make it more stable and attractive with less to zero corruption. Once again, PH used to be richer than China, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan back in the day, nothing is impossible for the PH to regain its former status.

[@ninojanjeremygo463]

4) Being more loyal to their politicians (that we own them money -that came from our tax- ) than their own country, e.g.: DDS, Marcos loyalist, Tulfonatics, Dilawan, or whatever; instead of being practical, they're being emotional; instead of fact checking first, they instantly praise, clap, and believe their idolize politicians and throw 'ad hominem' and 'logical fallacy' to their opposition instead of having a healthy discussing the issues; IDK if Singapore have that, Philippine politics today is too noisy and bipolar; vote buying is an open secret in Philippines, bribery and threats (red-tagging, silencing individual critics and media, and fanatics trolling) 5) Kickbacks

[@auyongahmeng2588]

Moving to India and Philippines is a good move but need to factor the climate crises and take the necessary measures for foreseeable negative scenarios in 5 to 20 years time lines.

[@StickyKeys187]

To br honest, I don't think a single part of this planet will be untouched by any foreseeable natural disasters to come in the near and far future alike.

[@NFC792]

Fun fact : In 2002 Timor Leste officially separated from Indonesia and became independent, they (TL) dreamed of becoming Singapore, but geography was very influential, Singapore was a Private Bank in the form of a State, Apart from that, Singapore is also a major trade route in Asia

[@bb89670]

Maybe maybe not.

[@jacksmith3128]

No way more chance impossible to begin to believe The Philippines would catch up in 1000 lifetimes . Impossible to even dream it .

[@Kiminoyana]

in a thousand years to come Singapore will desolve

[@MrRushSkies]

Yes I agree because PH have no intention to become Singapore. Much bigger perhaps

[@bitchcraftwitch351]

That’s what they all said with Singapore when it was a small fishing village but look at them now.

[@leealex24]

PH is among the poorest in ASEAN, alongside Laos and Cambodia. The next country that will be high income and developed is Malaysia. Malaysia already has GDP per capita (US$) of 13,200 and GDP per capita (PPP) of $37,000.

[@shaunchristrodriguez783]

@@bitchcraftwitch351 so true

[@carlomalabanan]

I don't know why a lot of Filipinos want the Philippines to be the next Singapore but at the start even students are even complaining in class when they encounter hard level math lol

[@THE_LIFE_IS_FULL_OF_MYSTERY]

Exactly, "Mathematics & Science" are the subjects that must be focused on. That's why Singapore and Japan are the countries with the most developed and have recognition regarding of new and advance technologies they invented because they prioritized these two subjects in their schools more than anything.

[@carlomalabanan]

@@THE_LIFE_IS_FULL_OF_MYSTERY and the other problem is that a lot of basic school teachers either want to have fun doing Tiktok to motivate students as well as giving importance to the nonesense subjects like GMRC for the sake of values education and national pride. So the problem is also the teacher themselves who cannot handle complicated STEM subjects and only focus to have fun for student motivation as they say. And that is why the country's tourism logo is "It's more fun in the Philippines" hahaha what a bulls**t

[@mysterycharm03]

the mathematics have been simplified already because of technological advancements. Philippines is one of the international accounting hubs already because we have produced enough financial proffesionals already that they outsource from our knowledge. Government should provide full support for filipino science investors and leverage that to manufacturing.

[@carlomalabanan]

@@mysterycharm03 but those are not enough to compete with high standard countries like Singapore. If you are talking about the financial industry yes it is our biggest industry and is somewhat math intensive but slow to develop even compared to the level of developing countries like China and India since we are even at the low level of financial knowledge, which is accounting based (capital budgeting, financial management, etc). We even don't have an intensive financial market like derivative markets, hedge fund, private equity, etc since a highly developed financial market is based on using the higher level of finance like financial engineering, financial econometrics and HFTs that consist of high level math like calculus and statistics, not like arithmetic-based accounting. You might say we have crypto, ETF or REIT but those are not enough. The funny thing is that the Philippine Stock Exchange is the oldest in Asia but remain one of the smallest in terms of market capitalization and not as active as our neighboring countries.

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

Philippines có thể vượt qua Singapore trên GDP danh nghĩa nhưng điều đó là bất khả thi đối với GDP đầu người

[@MrRushSkies]

Agree same thing about Hongkong and China.

[@bitchcraftwitch351]

But the Philippines can surpass in global influence. Japan has a much less gdp per capita than Singapore but has more influence in the world.

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

​@@MrRushSkies Philippines has many peaceful decades to develop its economy, still this country cannot become a developed nation

[@heavensky8706]

​@@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365What do you mean by a peaceful decade? Since World War II, the Philippines has been involved in corruption and the war against terrorists. Even now, terrorists in Mindanao are still active, so where is the peace there? Just now, the Philippines is trying to catch up, which is why the Philippines is the fastest-growing economy today in ASEAN.

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

@@heavensky8706 Philippines in the last 70 years doesn't have to fight with foreign nations. This is not similar to my country, Vietnam. We have to against many superpowers like France, The USA and China+Polpot.

[@sumanpalisetty6096]

I am from India my wife is a Filipina

[@jigyjigy2749]

Corruption is the main problem.

[@Charles-bz8px]

Phillipino vote these politicians into office,that prove they don't have a good judgement and mental capacity, it's their fault too.

[@Pupilwalker]

THE BEST PROGRESS IS HELPING COUNTRY EACH OTHER

[@lionellayon6588]

Singapore is a city state with small population. If there's one country that we want to be is like Japan. We have almost the same population and archipelago as well.

[@BayaniMagtanggol]

same population???? singapore: 5.5 million ; japan: 126 million

[@pass2pee]

@@BayaniMagtanggol I think they meant PH and Japan

[@BayaniMagtanggol]

@@pass2pee oh ok. i thought he's from singapore

[@StickyKeys187]

Japan is a homogenous society. Philippines has a hundred different ethnolinguistic groups of people spread out over its 7000+ islands that make up the archipelagic nation. Similar in size and perhaps both being an island nation, but each has its own unique challenges.

[@user-lz8mi4dd2p]

@@StickyKeys187japan have technology, Philippines have what?

[@jerryliewkenyon9755]

Continue to dream about it.

[@yesthere5418]

Philippine has everything needed to be an advanced and rich country, but why they still poor until today?

[@user-sn9hy9sz7t]

due to CORRUPTION and POLITICS

[@juno3189]

The population is lazy like me. I can work for a job with decent pay close to that of an american but i'm too lazy because i still get what i want since my family has a small business hehhe

[@jpespinosa4539]

It’s not poor

[@simroysten7963]

The Great Lee Kuan Yew believed The Philippines will progress due to the intelligent and hardworking workforce currently spread all around the world. The honesty of Filipinos is also well-known. In Singapore, the Filipino workforce is highly regarded and are paid higher salaries compared to other Asean and South Asian workforce.

[@peepinR]

He also said the biggest problem with the Philippines is there is too much Democracy there which I think means that so many people have their own views on how and where the country should go that nothing actually gets done.

[@tweedy4sg]

Really... higher salaries ?? You have sources for your info, or it's just fabrication to so support your comment. Pinoys/nays only advantage is because they can communicate in passable English.

[@strawberryshortcake_1994]

​​@@tweedy4sg I can testify to that because in Dubai or any place in Middle east Asia, filipinos have higher salaries compared to other nationalities from Africa and South Asia.

[@rmot2911]

@@strawberryshortcake_1994 Yeah right! You have heard of Lulu? Heard of PNC Menon? Lulu is 1 of the World's Largest Shopping Malls started in UAE by an Indian. PNC Menon is 1 of the Richest Omanis with an Indian Background. Any more stupidities? Middle East since historical times have more connections with Indian Subcontinent and Europe than Southeast Asia (Heard of Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Harappan/Indus Valley Civilizations)?

[@rmot2911]

@@strawberryshortcake_1994 The highest paid people in Middle East along with Britishers are the Indians followed by Other South Asians. Filipinos aren't as Highly Paid compared to these because there are Many Indians working in High-Level Business Sectors, High-Level Engineering as well as Doctors and More in Middle East (Not Just the Low Level Workers Competing with Many Filipinos Too)

[@wild_Cat7]

Filipinos have an open mind, I have never heard of Filipinos being against something, for example anti-Islam, anti-China or anything else, meaning this country has a big opportunity to progress because people from all over the world will visit the Philippines as well as investors, but it doesn't seem like it in line with corrupt officials thereby hampering the economic growth of the Philippines.

[@miaya3898]

You heard wrong

[@KSmifune]

Majority of Filipino's are actually anti-china(anti-CCP) base on the poll. it's not that surprising considering Filipino vessels are constantly being harassed by Chinese vessels. Also Philippines being historically anti-communist and pro-american, aided the US in the past in fighting the communist on Korean and Vietnam war.

[@opansofian]

China Selatan ? Marawi? Main lu kurang jauh

[@Rose-gw7hg]

Lah kamu nggak tahu klo mereka anti sm china gara2 laut china selatan?

[@LiiiSnoopy]

⁠​⁠@@Rose-gw7hg There’s no Anti-China to Philippine., its just the claiming and harrassing of china not only to philippine but also to vietnam and malaysia etc..

[@sharktrb]

I'm a Filipino and would loved it to be BUT its just not possible. Hate to say this but theres too much corruption and the people are so undisciplined - throwing rubbish everywhere, driving like batshit crazy without regard to authority or other peoples lives, heck can't even tidy their own shit when eating in a fastfood restautrant... the list goes on! so a big LOL

[@jerrythomas758]

Long way to go.

[@avrinrose5457]

In my fictional world, Philippines is one of the richest countries in the world

[@snowysmile9082]

Same❤

[@somedaywellknow1811]

It actually is, depends on whats you're measuring

[@avrinrose5457]

@@somedaywellknow1811 I'm the novel writer. I can do whatever I want in my novel world

[@AeroLMS]

​@@somedaywellknow1811 we're measuring horniness

[@Kyle.com23]

No its not Philippines just like probably third

[@yukimoto9025]

No one from the past leaders of the Philippines except ex-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. attempted to try to make the Philippines as progressive as Singapore. Why? Because nobody believed that we can. I know it is not a walk in the park because it’s not only about the numbers, the money, economy and resources. The culture and behavior of the people has a very important role in shaping the country to be as progressive as Singapore. Filipinos at the time don’t have that attitude and belief that we can be a progressive country. We always think we are a Third World country and will stay like that forever. Now that at least, our new President believe that we can be a progressive country and he’s trying to do his best to achieve it, please do your share to help the country, if not at least don’t be the hindrance in this goal.

[@user-hd2xd6mb9b]

Yeah right!😂 Sa dami din ng ninakaw nila?😂

[@rommelencisa3277]

Marcos Sr. was a Dictator!!!

[@CurryFishead]

Do not eat too much Marcoshits ...nakakaBOBO! LOL

[@cjnem7243]

wala nman npatunayan @@user-hd2xd6mb9b

[@rots.866]

marcos literally destroyed the PH. It is even in Lee Kwan Yew's autobiography. He cannot believe how Marcos is destroying the PH because he saw it had a lot of potentials where Singapore didnt have at that time. He interacted with Marcos so many times and has low regard of them so I dont know what you are talking about.

[@marcanthon1237]

Think positive philippines🙏🏻☝🏻💪

[@chambetv6168]

dude we dont even need to become anybody because the Philippines is unique on its own ❤

[@Ronmartty]

PH can be the next Singapore if the PH lifted the economy restrictions in our constitution, period.

[@evelimdelacruzalejandrotal7959]

Paano Puro nalang corrupt ANG Philippines.

[@Clightflightwhite]

Let foreigners buy our land right? And increase taxes?

[@JuraganBatik]

Brothers,, i'm from Indonesia,, Can you please explain what is the restrictions you are talking about??

[@Ronmartty]

@@JuraganBatik In our constitution, 60% of the business property of investor should be own by Filipinos and 40% by foreigners which is a total let down and they prefer to invest in other countries. Power supply is a problem as well because our electricity here is so expensive.

[@user-fy9is3hy9j]

ph vs viet perkapita?

[@indrabayu2169]

It's impossible. Singapore is top 5 richest countries in the world by GDP per capita. It may take 100 years for the Philippines to reach the current Singapore level. At that time, Singapore already 30 times economy compared the current singapore

[@beastmood6635]

You will not know what will happen in the future. It will not take 100 years to beat singapore, as philippines now is one of the most fastest growing economy in the world. It's not impossible, you will surprise later in just 20 years philippines will become more richer than singapore. We don't compare but it is predicted that philippines will be on top of its success in 2050.

[@mysterycharm03]

yes because the comprison is apples and oranges. Singapore size is that of one capital city in the Philippines. The capital city may become as wealthy as Singapore but the GDP will still be distributed across all the island nations. And Philippines is a giant landmass of 7k plus island nations.

[@indrabayu2169]

@@beastmood6635 better to beat Malaysia first. Then we can talk about reaching Singapore level.

[@beastmood6635]

@@indrabayu2169 Hahaha we are getting there, don't be too excited

[@1rjona]

Lived in Singapore for almost a decade. Philippines will not match Singapore in GDP. But many Filipinos could live as well as Singaporeans. Its because Filipinos worked everywhere. There are probobly more than 6M Filipinos with incomes as large as Singapore’s per capita income. They just don’t all live in the Philippines

[@avrinrose5457]

In my fictional world, Malaysia surpasses Philippines in every area because they have Boboiboy and Ejen Ali

[@amz8172]

In a factual world Msia has...Proton, Perodua,Air Asia, Petronas,KLCC,Merdeka 108 which already wellknown to the world.... & no slum,hardcore poverty....

[@Kane_2001]

Are you Malaysia Chinese?

[@lingth]

Back then Malaysia made a similar plan to achieve the same by 2020..

[@Kane_2001]

Back when Malaysia not have a chinese

[@leealex24]

PH is among the poorest in ASEAN, alongside Laos and Cambodia. The next country that will be high income and developed is Malaysia. Malaysia already has GDP per capita (US$) of 13,200 and GDP per capita (PPP) of $37,000.

[@PleaseGetReal]

"We cannot see 2020 The haze is bad and so is our currency." Remember this song !

[@beastmood6635]

​@@leealex24 philippines are poor now but many years from now it will beat malaysia, now that philippines economy are doing good and one of the most fastest growing economy in southeast asia, surely it will become rich by the help of good governance.

[@leealex24]

​@@beastmood6635I am just stating fact that Malaysia will be the next high income nation in ASEAN. It is nothing political about it so grow up by 2030 it will be close to US$20,000. Morever, FYI, as Phil grows, other countries also grow, not just Malaysia. So just be sensible in your comment.

[@michaellee3314]

Can PH become the next Singapore. Not in a hundred years or never.

[@jestinmathew4503]

May Philippines rise. Good luck from India.

[@hieuchipt_0689]

PH economy could be improved unless it relies on US economy too much

[@Kiminoyana]

Singapore. Is only a red dot in the world map

[@GoodGood-vb8gm]

What you're talking is like a 30-year-old and a 7-year-old sat for a test and the older candidate scored 30% but the latter score 100%, and the sour-bitter old man said, "You are just a small boy".

[@Manselior]

@@ViolentCabbage-ym7koYeah bur their not superpowers like European countries such as UK France Italy Germany Russia China, Japan, South Korea and USA they influent is very less

[@hunk2176]

Vote buying in the Philippines is similar in the US as donors buying the candidates!

[@user-jy5vw5qw1h]

It doesn't need to be the next Singapore. Protecting its environment is all that matter. Singapore may have the best buildings to live but that will never compare to living in a simple house in the countryside.

[@renatoroldansogueco8340]

#BehindAsia #Singapore #Philippines You must have missed the fact that Singapore is a dictator with voting run island, while the Philippines is a free democratic voting country. And there's a big difference in running a government as small as Singapore which is basically the size of the District of Columbia compared to the Philippine archipelago which is almost 2/3 the size of California. From Seattle 🇺🇲🙂

[@Kane_2001]

and behind asia also misses the fact that Singapore is ruled by the Chinese, even though the Malay ethnic group is native to Singapore, the Chinese were brought by the British as tin porters who ruled the that island

[@miaya3898]

Dictatorship or not Singapore 🇸🇬 is majority Chinese. Hong Kong 🇭🇰 wasn't so strict under the British 🇬🇧 yet it still thrived

[@chokwoo5720]

Based on your logic, bigger nations will be more difficult to excel, therefore China, Russia, USA should be in stone age, as they have even bigger landmass and people to manage

[@ReinDeLaRenta]

why ph at the first place ? tell me why . wht abt id , malay , thai , viet,

[@Kane_2001]

Hahahaha

[@chokwoo5720]

It's a farc to compare Philippines and Singapore solely on the past GDP performance, failed to mention culture and social consideration, here just a few points 1. Lack the sense of urgency 2. Missing strong egalitarian culture 3. Missing strong desire of self improvement, once I was in a meeting in Cebu, Cebu mayor was very proud to be nominated as the Best #8 Asia city outside China, while Singapore was wondering how to become #1 instead #2 4. Colonial legacy with hundreds elite families with more consideration for family wealth accumulation instead of general population welfare 5. Corruption, missing social concenses or shame for taking the easy path 6. Education 7. Infrastructure 8.

[@wishfulanthony]

Add to that a reactionary culture, like “Bahala Na” (what will be, will be), crab mentality, too little too late, “tsismis” and “Marites” (literally gossipy and wanting to snoop into others’ affairs without realizing their interference can put someone away from his or her goals), and so on. Yes, we may have a more lively culture than Singapore, but eventually, the Philippines needs to understand that dealing with business requires more discipline and rigor than being showy with flashy, glamorous clothes and accessories.

[@celerinopescadera6984]

There is some truth to what uou say but that does not mean the country is incapable of reaching its potentials. As FIL AM who live in US for five decades now, I was amazed as to what Philippines has achieved . The country's GDP has risen exponentially although that is not he only measures of the country's success. The current country's leadership has turned the tide around. Though accountability and transparency in governance is apparently not established firmly yet it's going to the right direction . Economy has risen as ev idence by incremental progress in GDP..but various infrastructures t h at could boost the country's economy such Road and bridges connecting islands in Visayas and Mindanao and railroads in Metro Manila as well as proposed international airports i malolos and around the co untry are beacons of pr gress that cannot be denie d and will surely help boost the country's progress and s status around the world. Yes its incomparable with Singapore but Philipp is leaving the status of third world countries. Long before we know Philippines will be one of Asia's pearl.

[@chokwoo5720]

Your comment just confirming what I mentioned in Point 2, 3 and 4 With regards to GDP improvement all these years, failed to mention inflation and population explosion and still feel content (point 3) You praised the current leadership, exactly my point 2 and 4, the current president is just looking for self interest (wealth in US)with US backing, Egalitarian never the consideration Just can't believe at your age, never look at the problems to improve, hope the younger Filipinos will not think like you😮

[@ydad9381]

We dont want a highly price living. We want low but descent livng.🇵🇭👍

[@BayaniMagtanggol]

speak for yourself please. the entire Philippines doesn't share your sentiment. the whole country want to progress not to stay low in any aspect.

[@fatimafaris3544]

agree ayokong first world country tpos ang taas ng cost of living na bka halos ,de tayo mka afford ng housing tulad ng nasa west ngayong taas ng taxs tpos kolang ang secure sa housing nila ok na yun average lng tayo bsta afford at decent yun basic needs nating akala niya SG mganda kc myamang daming singaporean ngmakamatay dahil sa,stressed sa khhabol ng living standard nila.

[@Kyle.com23]

​@@fatimafaris3544edi ang baba ng kinabukasan natin araw araw mag stay tayo sa low life naten buhay for me hell nah i wont stay that life much i want to progress the capital of incoming this years Philippines

[@fatimafaris3544]

@@Kyle.com23 bhla ka dixan kong gusto mo de pgka stressed ka bkit tingnan mo nga america at west ngayong first world pero daming de ka,afford ng housing daming homeless dahil sa taas ng cost of living ok na pinas ngayong kailangan lng nting pgkukunang ng energy para de mhal kuryente at agri industry ok na tayo dixan.

[@user-zs9ek1bx5z]

The Philippines is overpopulated and geography ... Just make a "singapore-like" zone/territory within the Philippines like Clark / NCR / Cebu / Ilo-ilo and/or others 💡💡💡

[@preciousbarroga9342]

It is good to have a goal. May the authorities properly manage the nation's wealth and resources so that economic miracle will happen. This does not limit to one term administration but a goal of every succeeding presidents not to waste the efforts of the past authorities.

[@laplue]

not yet, but someday 🤞but damn we're lacking storms now 😕

[@avrinrose5457]

In my fictional world, Philippines is one of successful countries in the world

[@arluyoutoob127]

Nothing is impossible but it's like comparing apples and oranges. Singapore is a city state, and is easier to manage and control, plus there is less diversity. If however the Philippines has overcome the three biggest obstacles, it will even SURPASS Singapore.

[@mattlee23]

i just googled. some countries similar in size to the Philippines are: italy, new zealand, japan , UK and iceland. and they are first world. how do u explain? china is a giant and they're leaps and bounds ahead of phillipines. lets say if we compare phhillipines with china. in terms of land size, phillipines would b singapore, and china would be phillipines. why phillipines being so much smaller in size end up being so backwards compared with china? i dont think size plays a large part in determining whether a country will be prosperous or advanced. its very simplistic to think so.

[@arluyoutoob127]

​@mattlee23 you missed the part where I mentioned "three obstacles" which are major setback.

[@musikeradaw]

It’s the politics and also nature and the fact that the lands need so much infrastructure. It also experiences typhoons, earthquakes… etc but it is possible for the Philippines can grow if the government gets its shit together

[@mklhc5226]

thats unlikely to happen bcs the Philippines was having trouble recently, they are planing to separate the southern part of ph and aims to get its independence 😢

[@RopFern]

Philippines today is one of the fastest GDP growth on earth & number 1 ASEAN region on track to become 1st world country.

[@garoitaliasrl353]

IN YOUR DREAMS ONLY ALRIGHT 😢

[@samgementiza3138]

Philippines could be as huge as singapore in terms of the GDP per capita if only the Philippines Government will revise the current 1987 constitutions. Restriction from foreign investors really is a hindrance in emerging a country's economy. And also, charter change is a must. Centralized government is not helping the economy at all for which it is the reason why taxes can be corrupted. A developing country like the Philippines can be helped by a Federalism form of Government.

[@miaya3898]

Even before 1987 no one wanted to invest in PH 🇵🇭 you're delusional

[@Charles-bz8px]

​@@miaya3898Correct, it's hard to work and get along with Phillipino because they think they are more smarter than others, instead they are not, they are messy and undisciplined people.😂

[@cjnem7243]

how so??? the technology is isn't as progressive as that time. try again. That corry constitution is for oligarchs only. Ask yourself why so many chinese are billioners in ph? where they come from?? Aquinos are so open to chinese to come here in ph kasi chinese din sila @@miaya3898

[@izumihanagata1148]

If and only if we have a better Socio-Politico-Economic environment than the current one and the laws have a strong grip for it's policies then so be it.

[@finesrafael2020]

Filipinos don't need a luxurious and extravagant life. What matters is we Filipinos are helping each other and we are happy what we have. Contentment is the key not complacency. Most of progressive country are the most miserable people in the planet earth. Life is a balace way of living. Not running to become the richest person on earth. Filipinos have a strong mindsets what ever happens in there life they can live a happy life.😊

[@d.l.c7456]

Simplistic view. Yeah that's why there's a huge malling culture in the Philippines! What are malls for? Aren't they places for consumerism, materialism, encourages the population to hoarding? What simple are you talking about?

[@BayaniMagtanggol]

and that folks is exactly why the Philippines is poor. stagnant mindset. don't want any progress.

[@bernkoh343]

Vietnam, Malaysia or lndonasia is on the list ..Philippine no chance..

[@rm669]

Philippines is expected to surpass Vietnam and Malaysia. Indonesia will be way better than Singapore in terms of economy size

[@shukriramlee]

​​​@@rm669In terms of GDP nominal? Gdp nominal is not a measurement of wealth. The Philippines need to upgrade their education level first. I know being delusional is free 😂

[@rm669]

@@shukriramlee I didn't argue gdp is measure of wealth. I'm talking about economic size not wealth. Reading comprehension💀💀. f*cking stupid.

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

​@@rm669Philippines doesn't has a chance to surpass Vietnam if you know the data about its economy in the last 5 years

[@rm669]

​@@shukriramleeI didn't argue gdp is measurement of wealth. I'm talking about economic size. Have some reading comprehension 💀💀. What a moron

[@kimrowoon2474]

Philippines is the Fastest growing Economy in Asia, so just accept that Philippines will surpass Singapore in the next few years

[@ALICEGUO_YOUR-HONOR]

As a filipino and economist philippines won't catch singapore in a hundred years. That's an honest opinion.

[@anblue1633]

Let alone Singapore, I'm not even sure Philippines going to surpass Indonesia GDP per capita...

[@worldview2888]

This channel went from bad, to worst, to irrelevant .. most important of all don't ever mention Singapore unnecessarily. There is NOTHING about pilpines that you can logically make a video about to be mentioning about Singapore.

[@user-iu4jw3jx1v]

You're right.

[@angelosupsup3726]

It is possible if Phil would change limitations in easing business requirements. Home manufacturing and export. Rehab and beautification of islands. One country one salary policy. Tap those resources and gas could help Philippines to prosper, While Singapore experience high inflation, debt is balloon and curruption. Plus economy of Singapore start to deteriorating almost negative GDP of 2023. Another factor is Thailand and Malaysia are planning to build land bridge that can lead to intensify economic growth deterioration. singapre is rich by name but poor In reality. Look at Singapore citizens working in fast food MacDonald and cafeteria while it's migrants are VIP, when Singapore experience struggles of economic means these migrants will run away to save it's wealth to a countries that could be SA safe haven of their wealth.

[@anhlam7131]

The Philippines should fix their agriculture and produce most of their goods instead. Dont focus too much on infrastructure like malls, skyscrapers and metro rails. Controling inflation and lowering the cost of living for citizens is important. Overseas Filipino Worker / OFW and BPO/ Outsourcing is not sustainable in the long term because it doesnt create enough jobs for the larger population and low skill jobs can be replaced by technology/ robots. The government should focus on investing in higher quality education in technology, science and mathematics, Research and Development(R&D) in creating high technology companies for global exports. I found out my country, Vietnam sign a 5 year deal to supply affordable rice to your country. And also the Philippines president is allowing VinFast , an electric car company to export their electric scooters and electric cars like the VF3, VF e34, VF5, VF6 and VF7 to the country for Filipinos to enjoy.😊

[@TheDonMan97]

they dont even have a fortune 500 company with a $3,460 GDP per capita... Vietnam has beaten them in GDP per capita already. I doubt they will even become next Malaysia haha

[@Kane_2001]

Bro, im from Malaysia, Don, t mention my Country Malaysia Here

[@fkoff7649]

@@Kane_2001 lol haha

[@fkoff7649]

GDP rank of PH is 32, Malaysia is 36. lol.

[@SivalinPuthery]

Here is a fun fact for everyone that the video didn't bother to mention: When Singapore became independent in 1965, it had a lower standard of living and GDP per capita than the Philippines. Why? Because the Americans left a functional government and largely intact infrastructure when they left the Philippines. So, now, years later, it is laughable that the Filipinos had to play catch up to Singapore. Think about this for a second.

[@Kane_2001]

Secret fun fact singapore have support from British, america and Israel

[@mattlee23]

thats indeed a blessing!!! secret fun fact: youtube, the internet, the modern pc, yes, the tech ure using to even make this comment has a combination of tech from british, american and israeli.

[@user-jd4tn7yo5f]

Those projections are BS. During the 60s and 70s the economists say Malaysia Indonesia and Philippines will be a hi income economic because of larger land, resources and population. I say look at the cohesiveness and diligence of its population. Ultimately it’s the brain that works.

[@avrinrose5457]

In my fictional world, Malaysia surpasses Singapore in every area because they have Boboiboy and Ejen Ali

[@GoodGood-vb8gm]

I'm Singaporean and I don't understand why Malaysians keep using food to compare with Singapore, self-proclaiming theirs is better and many Singapore famous cuisines originated from Malaysian while Malaysia has so many so many things to be proud of and Singapore does not have those. That's why we Singaporeans love to visit Malaysia so much : Gentings & Cameron when the heat is unbearable; variety of fresh fruits, inexpensive sea food, beautiful beaches; mountain hiking; fishing, canoeing, scuba diving. If you still want to talk about food, Malaysia has so many pasar malam with endless stalls of street food which has a wide variety and many are creative & a lot we can't in Singapore or have lost preservation. Still talking about food. In Singapore, if a roast stall has Malaysian cooks, the roast char siew is definitely authentic HK style : with so fat and a little chow tar. If the zichar stall has Malaysian cooks, you can be sure the food has wok hei. Malaysia a prosperous country with its modern infrastructures and facilities. Besides Singapore, Malaysia is the safest country in ASEAN where the chances of tourists being robbed, kidnapped, scammed or ripped off are very low. The auntie who sells char kueh teow and the Malay taxi driver can communicate with a tourist in simple English. Malays are taken good care of by the government and the Chinese, as long as they work hard, enjoy a high standard of living compared to those other ASEAN members who do the same job. Hong Kongers are always envious of Singaporeans being able to live in 'big' HDB flats but wait till they see the two-storey terrace house owned a pasar malam wonton street hawker. Singapore hospital should give Malaysian doctors, nurses, pharmacists and medical technicians language allowances because they can speak not only English & Chinese but also Malay and at least two dialects. Thank you, my Malaysian brothers and sisters, and our best neighbours, for your abundant supply of produce and products and contributing to our work force, whether you're a postman or a university lecturer.

[@Kane_2001]

​@@GoodGood-vb8gm saya orang Melayu Malaysia ingin tanya pada cina Singapura, dari mana asal usul kamu?, kenapa kamu merampas Singapura dari kami?, kenapa kamu jadi komunis?

[@chanalex8358]

As Chinese , I am glad to see it.😁

[@lunar-e.6620]

😊 TAKE NOTE that Singapore is just One (1) island size of 7100 islands in the Philippines which is Very very Easy to develop. Secondly, Philippines is prone to major calamities such Typhoon, Earthquake and Flood. These phenomena have NOT been experienced by Singapore oftenly unlike in the Philippines that these Calamities are expected to happen each year where major infrastures are always prone to be damaged,, imagine bridges, roads, Sea Ports Public buildings (schools, municipal halls, public markets, etc..) get damaged each year that it cost billions of pesos due to consistent typhoons, earthquakes and floods. No wonder that the Philippines has slow developments just because it has always huge budget for CALAMILITY FUNDS ech year where other countries NONE of this type of National budget

[@abrahamferrer8209]

Only when peace & harmony abound, and professionalism coupled with patriotism apply!

[@enakenak1820]

Gdp Indonesian vs Gdp Singapore and Economy growth Indonesia vs Singapore and Wealth Indonesia vs Singapore , in the 2045 Indonesia will be number 4 economy in the world , data imf and bank world for Indonesia and Singapore 2030 or 2045

[@revideaperspekta839]

Philippines will be the next Timor Leste 😅

[@kamelyoj3711]

PH..once on Top..in Asian countries..next to Japan..before

[@felyg31]

Weather exposure in PH makes it too volatile

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

Philippines can't even become the next Vietnam, let alone Singapore😂

[@willylao5430]

So true.

[@shaunchristrodriguez783]

Thats what they all said with singapore when it was a small fishing village but look at them now

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

@@shaunchristrodriguez783 Singapore was already an established shipping hub during the colonial rule because the location is strategic for maritime and trade. Philippines is not in a strategic location and corruption is rampant.

[@erahhernandez1521]

Vietnam is not even a tiger cub of asean only Thailand Indonesia and Philippines. Vietnamese eat all living things and micro organism), and prostitute is only 20$ full night far behind of Thailand is 40$, Philippines is 80-100$.

[@pwat6311]

Vietnam? LoL.. Philippines is categorized as newly industrialized country while vietnam is still developing country.. Do your research next time..😂😂

[@JhaeJ]

Yes

[@sunggao6848]

Philippines is already the most successful country in SEA

[@tweedy4sg]

what in corruption and drug abuse ???🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rosiedayritm]

The Filipino should stop negative attitude, we can be whatever we want to be. We are hard working people, you can find anywhere in the world, send lots of $$$$ to the family. We should be like Singapore especially the way they handle or punish the corrupt politicians, punish the criminal, justice system. Then we can be Singapore.

[@magenagrima-xd7pi]

No. But with diversity of different Regions, some will surpass Singapore some below that level. It is extreme conditions that provide more spaces for poor and rich residents, enjoying life due to its diversities. Until now you can buy rice and viand for 10 pesos or if you want luxury you can buy 1k per meal.

[@fernandocruz4877]

Ok you can buy in singapore a ten pesos viand? This blog has lots of bragging rights.😂🤣😆🤣

[@hijodelsoldeoriente]

It's not whether it could be. It HAD been the "Singapore" of SEA centuries ago. Literally a nation with one of the firsts. In public education, health care, urban planning, agricultural technology, etc. Which is why it's more sad. The Philippines took what they had for granted.

[@bornonjuly7052]

Nah Singapore ia a very very small island country with only around 2M when it was built as a nation and now only around 5M while that of the Philippines was around 32M and already 110M today.

[@NetViet82]

Nếu singapore đứng yên thì philippin sẽ bắt kịp, hai quốc gia quy mô dân số cũng như diện tích khác nhau không thể so sánh được

[@leonwijaya7698]

Philippines, Next star in ASEAN, Support from Indonesia🇮🇩🇵🇭💪

[@samaguinaldo8556]

Not a chance. The Philippines is about 50 years behind Singapore in everything.

[@olcaytao37]

Sen çinli misin?

[@ycfavourites]

You forgot the DNA of the citizens and country, where people stride to succeed as compared to the "let it be " attitudes.

[@adevancouver]

Thank you so much for making me laugh