MERGED: Independent Cebu/Visayas

[gtboy]

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The problem with the people in the capital is that they think they are the only citizens of the country , deciding for the country's fate. They have forgotten that the Philippines isn't just Manila , it isn't just Luzon. How about the Visayas and Mindanao? How could they just change the country's president with a "revolution" so easily?

They are now deafened by their own shouts that they can't hear the voices of the filipinos from another regions or the voices of the filipinos living abroad. no wonder if small cities and island like ours doesnt want to be a part of this country because of how theyre acting , like Philippines = Manila. duh.

VERY TRUE!

I can still vividly remember the Ceboom period. When there were direct international flights to Cebu. Foreigners mostly Japanese think that Cebu is a country in itself.

Yes.. CEBOOM!!! Lito Osmeña did a great job on that.

[gtboy]

So you are really serious about this independence eh. Tell me, where will you get your army? Where will you get your taxes? Where is your infrastructure? You dont even have a primitive subway or railroad? Most of all, where will you get your resources to feed your people?

Your leaders are not even united because they too have their own selfish agenda. I dont think you can do it. Not even in my wildest dreams.

Army?! Did you not know that there are many Cebuano leaders now in the National army.. If there will be an independent Cebu, they would most probably like to be a part of this new Cebu Country.

Taxes? WE WILL BE A SEPARATE NATION!!! We will have our own tax system. There are and will be more local and international business here in Cebu.

Our leaders are not united? Do you know that Cebu City Mayor and City Council are under one party..

Resources to feed the Cebuanos? Maybe we'll chop2x ur head and make it into sisig!!

[gtboy]

You are Filipinos first and foremost. You are like children who were having tantrums for not being given candies. Your territory is small. Its not viable. If you will insist the Philippines will "invade" you and in one day your independent Cebu will be like a trampled cigarrette butt.

Are you sure? Basin nasuya mo na pinangga ang Cebu sa presidente. Mao na cge mo ug rebelde.

[Redeyes]

The government will always make Luzon(NCR) their first priority!

[whiteoleander]

i dont think its possible ...

[Redeyes]

The new republics


THERE’S a new reason why President Arroyo should not be forced to step down, either by resignation, coup or a monstrous people-power demo. If the opposition succeeds, the governors and their mayors will withdraw their regions and provinces from the Republic of the Philippines.

Secession has become a mantra from Northern Luzon to the hinterlands of Mindanao. As far as the governors are concerned, the political crisis in Metro Manila is the creation of the imperialist Manila politicians. Only the blasé Makati crowd and their kin in the neighboring towns and cities are making all that noise about Mrs. Arroyo being corrupt.

None of the tumult matters to the promdi’s. The provincianos have nothing to do with Metro Manila politics. Bossy Manila has ruled the nation long enough, has dictated the national agenda with insensitivity to the regions. To hell with the corrupt politicians, socialite revolutionaries and demonstrator mercenaries.

Listen to Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit� Singson. “We will come out with an Ilocos autonomous region to protect our own constituents,� he told a rally two Wednesdays ago. Boasted his cousin Rep. Eric Singson: “We can take care of our peace and order and our own economy.�

In Mindanao, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte of Davao City said Metro Manila had better think twice before ousting the President “because we Mindanaoans are prepared to sever ties with you and come up with our own Mindanao Republic. We already have a flag in case of any eventuality.�

Governors in the Bicol region and the Visayas have aired similar threats.

Of course the Cebuanos have long dreamed of establishing their own republic long before Mrs. Arroyo. The Moro National Liberation Front wanted a separate Bangsa Moro but settled for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

The Cordillerans are working hard at creating their own autonomous region. The communist New People’s Army has the third biggest army in the country, its own BIR, people’s courts and Ambassador Joma Sison running its foreign office in the Netherlands.

Forbes Park has long established its own republic. Dasmariñas Village requires visitors to apply for a visa before they could enter the place. Ayala Alabang has effectively isolated itself with the onerous toll rates on the Southern Luzon Expressways. Defense forces man entrances to Corinthian Gardens, Bel Air and San Lorenzo to keep intruders out.

Preparations for nationhood are under way. Cebu, which gave Mrs. Arroyo a million-plus majority, is building a new Malacañang Palace.

On Sunday Mayor Duterte played the “national anthem� and displayed the flag of the proposed Mindanao Republic at a public plaza.

The Ilocos region (to be renamed Ilocoslovakia at the United Nations) is developing the Laoag domestic terminal into a first-class international airport.

Bicol, to boost tourism, is building a giant replica of Mayon in every province, with the slogan, the “volcano with the perfect clone.�

What other region or province may secede if we install a military junta or a politburo? Pampanga might federate with the Capampangan-speaking parts of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija.

Bulacan, which supplies Metro Manila’s water supply, may apply for membership in the UN. Rizal, which has lost 12 of its 24 towns to the MMDA, may seek protection with membership in the General Assembly.

Regions with memorable acronyms may wish to perpetuate their character in the UN. In the future, we could have a Republic of MIMAROPA or the Principality of CAMANAVA. The Federation of CARAGA will be competing with the Republic of CALABARZON. Don’t forget the Kingdom of SOCSARGEN.

The message of the governors is clear: touch GMA and the country will shrink to a pocket-size MMDA. The country’s loss will be the UN’s gain.



http://www.manilatimes.net/national/...50710opi1.html

[pnoize]

Yang independence na yan, SOURGRAPING lang yan. Kawawa ang Cebu pag talsik si GMA. Reresbak ang Luzon.

kawawa ang cebu in what way mr tempest?

Well siguro in terms of projects. Baka hindi na tulad sa panahon ni GMA na pampered talaga ang Cebu.

Yun nga ang hindi ko maintindihan eh. Bat kailangan pang magsipsip ang Cebu sa Presidente gayon na kahit wala siyang suporta sa national government, ay pwedeng tumayo sa sariling paa ang Cebu. Tulad ng Mayor namin na si Lito Atienza, bat siya sipsip kay GMA eh mabuhay naman ang Maynila on her own.

mr tempest.. don't be an idiot. Of course we still need to be in good terms with the President.. budget still comes from the Malacañang.. dumb ass.

mods warning: name-calling is not called for.

[gtboy]

i dont think its possible ...

Can you please share your views why it is not possible?

[tempest]

There will bloodshed if ever you push your luck too much. Dont ever think about it. The Philippine government will not allow it.

[gtboy]

Why bloodshed? I thought Luzon feels that they are the superior Filipinos. They think they can live without the rest of the provinces, so let it be.