BE

REGIONAL
“let us remember that Metro Manila is not the
Philippines and the Philippines is not Metro Manila.
We should not always build in Manila. Other provinces
should share in the resources such as Clark, Zamboanga
Peninsula, Caraga, Central Visayas, etc.”
A.P.Cayatano. Metro Manila Gets ‘Fatter’. 2014
CAN WE BLAME NATURE?

– What are the Pros of having an archipelagic country?

– What are the problems of having a archipelagic country?
 PROS …………… CONS

– Rich biodiversity – Communication and

– Many beaches transportation is slow

– Many vacation spots --- MORE – Management of other areas is

KA-CHING!! poor. Relief operations take a
long time.
– Sea tourism and trade
– Budget problems
– Varied people
– Open seas : illegal activities
– Culture differences, culture lag
Is there a need to read more
regional literature?

– YES!
–YES!

–YES!
Give Regional Literature a chance

– Metro Manila seems to be the pool for the famous literary works.
– What is good in MM is good for us.