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

Brought to you by the Behind Asian Team.

[BehindAsia]

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

[jayafrica]

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

[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.

[Exrted]

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

[firdausbj]

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.

[Nautika]

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

[cirilobarrera]

"' 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 "!!

[MrRight-vs]

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..

[michaelgallardo]

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.

[angier]

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

[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.

[tenglim]

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?!

[avrinrose]

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

[adnnn]

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

[andrewdelacruz-ffhv]

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

[pancakebacon]

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

[abnerpioquid]

Yes, if only we can lessen our corrupt politicians.

[Lucas-tdtl]

I Love Philippine - From New York, Cubao

[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.

[yukimoto]

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.