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Separate To Progress

Sometimes despite of the phenomenal success one is experiencing, there are things that are connected to us that are left behind not progressing or cannot go along with the success we are experiencing. It is either because one is so dominant that the other one’s only option is to follow and obey or the other one is being suppressed to shine and left not helped and despised.

Such is the case for the creation of a new province in the Philippines out of the limbs of Camarines Sur Philippines. The creation of the new province, named Nueva Camarines was brought out from Camarines Sur because of the idea I mentioned above.

Despite of the phenomenal tourism success of Camarines Sur (CamSur) which contributes greatly to the sudden increase of its revenues, still there are districts within Camarines Sur left behind from the phenomenal success Camarines Sur is presently experiencing. That is, according to reports the districts within Camarines Sur that could not get along the sudden tourism success of Camarines Sur, are the fourth and fifth districts, that experiences financial poverty and economic retardation despite the districts on the front rows of Camarines Sur were experiencing financial and economical lift.

Thus, the fourth district representative of Camarines Sur, Arnulfo Fuentebella proposed a bill to separate the fourth and fifth districts of Camarines Sur from Camarines Sur into a brand new province in the Philippines to boost the financial, social, and economic status of the two districts in order to resuscitate the dying poor families within the two districts of Camarines Sur.

However, though Fuentebella’s idea is promisingly good, the current governor of Camarines Sur sharply opposes and contradicts this idea of Fuentebella. Current Camarines Sur provincial governor Luis “LRay” Villafuerte Jr. said that the idea to separate the poor districts of Camarines Sur into a new Camarines province will only reverse the phenomenal gains and benefits that the people of Camarines Sur (CamSur) are experiencing and enjoying because of a boost of tourism revenues within the province.

The House Bill (HB) that will create Nueva Camarines

But in my opinion, if LRay Villafuerte Jr. is right and accurate on his claim that the people of Camarines Sur are enjoying and experiencing economic and financial bliss, how come there are findings conducted by the University of the Philippines that the fourth and fifth districts of Camarines Sur are experiencing not the effects and the impacts of the economic growth LRay Villafuerte claim? And why does there is a need to save the fourth and fifth districts of Camarines Sur by separating them from the main province into a brand new Camarines province, named Nueva Camarines, if the fourth and fifth districts of Camarines Sur are also experiencing financial and economic bliss as LRay Villafurte jr. claim?

Did LRay Villafuerte just overwhelmed of the phenomenal economic progress of Camarines Sur tourism industry and overlook the whole entire picture? Or he is just bias in his perspective in considering that the only people in Camarines Sur are the districts on the front rows? But if not, what are his plans for the left behind districts of Camarines Sur?

For he says that the plan to divide the province into two provinces, namely, Camarines Sur and Nueva Camarines; is a setback that will short-circuit the ongoing tourism success of the province of Camarines Sur. According to LRay Villafuerte, Camarines Sur tourism phenomenal success have already put the province on the international tourism map wherein international tourists have already known and interested to pay visit, so according to him, why compromise such already economic progress of the province by messing up the districts within it.

Moreover, he accuses Fuentebella of gerrymandering regarding Fuentebella’s desired to separate the fourth and fifth districts of Camarines Sur. But in my opinion, if Fuentebella is just gerrymandering why does the findings of the University of the Philippines regarding the economic status of the fourth and fifth districts of Camarines Sur matches with what Fuentebella ‘s claim which inspires him to create a bill to separate these two poor districts of Camarines Sur into a new Camarines province (Nueva Camarines) that will give these two poor districts of Camarines Sur a chance to grow which could eventually help the poor families within the two districts? Moreover, Fuentebella’s side has already gain a landslide votes in the lower house regarding the creation of the new Camarines province which is Nueva Camarines if Fuentebella is wrong and just mere gerrymandering?

LRay Villafuerte Jr. could be wrong on his accusations that Fuentebella is just gerrymandering and may look politically insecure instead rather than Fuentebella.

By the way, if this issue has finally settled and the bill for the creation of Nueva Camarines is all approved and official, the Philippines and the Filipinos could proudly proclaim to the world that they have a new province in Visayan region which Philippine history and geographical books should include, that is, NUEVA CAMARINES.

Is the Philippines worthy to invest all your sweats and to be a pampering nest and comforting place which you can call home? This depends upon your own criteria of living conditions, if living in the Philippines is the best options or choice, then go for it! Filipinos who live in the Philippines will welcome you with warm open arms with their war hospitality and will greet you “Welcome home, kababayan ko”

That is really will put a smile not only on your face but only in your heart and could say within yourself “I am home at last”.

One of the advantages living in the Philippines is its democratic government, which is you are free to do what you wanted to do, what you wanted to say and where you want to go. However, you should also be careful because the government Philippines have is not purely democratic in its essence that it is anarchical, rather the Philippines is also Republic. Have you heard the term labeled to the Philippines? That is, “The Republic of the Philippines”. It is funny; I know you already knew this which I am talking about, for of all the Philippines presidents upheld democracy except only to former President Ferdinand Marcos who ruins the democratic-republic- like government Philippines have then.

You could enjoy all the beautiful White sand beaches and awesome resorts and breath-taking natural and manmade sceneries of the Philippines. Like Boracay Beach Island Resort located at Boracay Philippines, the Pagudpud Beach Island Resort located at Ilocos Norte Philippines, Samal Island Garden Resort, and other beautiful beaches and resorts in the Philippines.

Not only beautiful and awesome beaches and natural breathtaking sceneries you will enjoy if you live in the Philippines, but also you could have an access to Philippines’ premier universities – the University of the Philippines (UP), the University of Sto. Thomas (UST), the Far Eastern University (FEU), the Polytechnic University, Angeles University Foundation (AUF), etc. These universities have premium education equal to the internationally well known respected schools and universities in the world, most especially the University of the Philippines. That would be another great advantage living in the Philippines or if you or one live in the Philippines.

In terms of business investment in the Philippines, one could also have a favorable advantage if one invests in the Philippines especially at Davao City Philippines. For Davao city Philippines is indeed a proven investment ground which you seeds of investment will grow abundantly and flourish as you projected and expected. And you will not lose your ground at Davao city Philippines because it is a typhoon free zone and have multi-cultural society and community where you could exploit any products and service to your own advantage. Is that satisfying to hear that tinkles your ears? Yeah, you could throw your bread on the water of Davao city Philippines and it will return to you with additional bread as you expected to be.

There are many options you can choose if you want to live in the Philippines, that is you could stay near your favorite Philippine resort beach or stay at the business and investment friendly place in the Philippines like Davao city Philippines or stay near Philippines’ premier learning centers like the University of the Philippines.

What is like to study in the Philippines? We know it is not like in Harvard or other well known schools and universities in the world that has an excellent and exceptional teaching method and facilities. However, if you like to study in the Philippines, there are handful known and respected university in the Philippines recognized by the world today. One of the Universities of the Philippines which are respected and well known is the University of the Philippines or UP.

University of the Philippines is the Philippines’ premier university that offers quality higher education. According to it, most of the 30 % of its faculties have doctorate degrees in their respective fields and 42 % has master’s degrees, thus, making it really the best University in the Philippines.

Actually, the University of the Philippines is the only university in the Philippines that has been noted and included at the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) whose membership is made thru casting votes. Therefore, it means the University of the Philippines has a win a vote to become a member of APRU.

Moreover, University of the Philippines is also the only Philippine university that has been included in the ASEAN-European University Network or ASEA UNINET, as well as one of the two universities in the Philippines in the ASEAN University Network or AUN. Wow that is really makes studying in the Philippines excellent and elevates into the ranking of the most respected universities and school in the world.

University of the Philippines have seven branches within the Philippine archipelago, namely, UP Manila, which is located of course at Manila Philippines; UP Diliman, which is located at Diliman Quezon City Philippines within Metro Manila Philippines; UP Visayas, which is located at Visayan region of the Philippines which comprises UP Cebu, UP Iloilo, UP Tacloban and UP Miag-ao; UP Los Banos, which is located at Los Banos Laguna Philippines ,which is recognized as the Agricultural Center of Asia; UP Mindanao, which is located at Mindanao Philippines of course; UP Baguio, which is located at Baguio Philippines, which is said to be the youngest constituents of UP; and UP Open University, which is a distance learning education system or it offers distance education to those who cannot afford to do the natural mode of studying.

Among these branches of University of the Philippines, UP Diliman is said to be the flagship campus among its branches or constituents and the seat of administration. Moreover, UP Diliman has an extension learning program at Pampanga Philippines which is located at Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga.

Not only in Pampanga Philippines UP Diliman has Extension Learning Program, but it has also at Olongapo city Philippines, which is located at Olongapo city Zambales Philippines.

The University of the Philippines is of course also known for its controversial Oblation Statue- the nude man, which its fraternities mimic it annually and make an “oblation run”.