Er, I don’t think so. Besides, I do not really want to move back to central Europe right now.
This thread is good to discuss Philippine politics but not to entertain making them a state.
The Philippines has fought and worked long and hard to become a representative Republic.
From the Barangay counselor right up to President, they have a representative for the people.
There's no way a proud Filipino would give that up.
They go to other lands to earn money to send home, and a few still think US citizenship is a gold ticket, but by and large ... the Philippines are a strong and secure nation