PH must fix domestic issues, rely on its own strength to thrive, says ex-US ambassador

A former US ambassador points out the Philippine government must address the issues of corruption, bureaucracy, and inequality in its own backyard to move forward, instead of being too reliant with the superpowers like the United States, China, and Russia

A former United States ambassador said the Philippine government must address pressing issues in its own backyard and have a strong backbone, rather than being too reliant with the superpowers like the United States, China, and Russia.

"We must recognize that the Philippines' destiny is in its own hands and a strong Philippines will require a stronger economy and will require the president of the Philippines to address what I call that little rig of bureaucracy, regulation, inequality and corruption, you know," Chin told CNN Philippines’ Rico Hizon on The Final Word on Wednesday.

“I hope that’s what lies ahead for the Philippines regardless of who is the U.S. president,” said Chin, reacting on the possible implications of electing Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden as president in the U.S. presidential elections in November. "From my perspective as a long-time friend of the Philippines and a frequent visitor, I have faith in the Philippines, but it needs to free up the Filipino people by addressing those domestic issues," he added.

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