I SHALL RETURN

THIS IS SO UNBELIEVABLE!  It does not make sense that China would claim the Spratly Islands, Scarborough Shoal, Paracel Islands to be her own when Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei are much closer and the closest to the contested Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal is the Philippines.  Just because the islands are located in South China Sea, it does not mean these islands belong to China.  The Philippines to spite China renamed it West Philippine Sea.  Something is very wrong - take a look at this Google earth map - how far China is:

The Philippine government should go to the United Nations General Assembly and protest China's illegal grabbing of these islands.  

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THE U.S. AND PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENTS SIGNED A NEW DEFENSE COOPERATION MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014.  U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg signed the accord with the Philippines' defense minister, Voltaire Gazmin, early Monday before Obama's arrival in Manila - the last destination of his Asian visits to Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia.

Following in the footsteps of Douglas MacArthur (kind of), it's the first large-scale return of American military forces to the Philippines since being kicked out by Congress in the early 1990s.  The Philippine Senate rejected an extension of a long-standing base Laurel-Langley agreement and forced Washington to close Clark Air Force Base and Subic Bay Naval Base, Pentagon's largest overseas facilities.  The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) can take effect without approval by the Philippine Senate.  The accord will allow U.S. troops, warships and aircraft to operate from Philippine military bases and training camps on a rotating basis.  Portions of installations will be refurbished and used to pre-position U.S. supplies and equipment in the event of regional crises or humanitarian disasters.  In using Philippine bases, the Pentagon is eyeing a return to Thailand and Vietnam to bolster allies nervous about China's military expansion in the South China Sea  and island disputes with her neighbors.  Leftist groups in Manila accused Washington of interfering in local affairs and blamed the U.S. of the island nation's post-colonial troubles, widespread poverty and decades of political repression.  Once again, "blame the other guy for all your troubles."

Obama - Aquino in conference

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GUESS WHO CAME AT THE STATE DINNER FOR OBAMA

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Dear Kangaroo Tim Down Under,

Counter Point to:


1.  Whether you like it or not, China is underway on its oil exploration of Spratly Islands.  The future earnings to be divided between the Philippines and China would not do because of other countries involved -- Malaysia and Vietnam.  They would have liked to have a piece of the pie also.

2.  Business is business.  Boycott is not the solution to a diplomatic or political problem.  Although in America consumer boycotting works against big business and corporation. When blacks boycott your company you better be prepared to suffer the consequences.  Blacks in America get a free pass to everything because it's past due payment to years of discrimination and slavery. 

If he said it, I don't agree to the statement of Russian Premier Vladimir Putin that America is an "economic parasite."  Being a red-blooded Communist, he is just  a capitalist assassin in my book of world leaders.  The definition of a parasite in my Webster is "someone who eats at the expense of others."  America is the most giving of foreign aids and most humanitarian in time of crises and disasters, natural and nuclear.  In fact, America being so rich with so many things, economic or otherwise, only eats her own for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Wherever there's a catastrophe, America is there.

People or nations, powerful or big power-to-be, who call America a bully are suffering from inferiority complex.   It's an over rated word.  It's not a superpower's problem if such nation thought to have been bullied.  Their leaders have a mind of their own and it's just too bad if they've been suckered to a bad term and agreement.  As far as I know every trade agreement in the past had been discussed and etched in writing in accordance to what had been dictated and agreed by both parties.

China maybe a power to be reckoned with but what nation isn't?  It will go bust sooner or later because of inflation.  What goes up must come down.  China be warned or else ally Mr. Putin will call China an "economic parasite" also.

Not to sound like Marie Antoinette, it's just too bad that in any war or uprising, poor and innocent civilians are always the other unavoidable casualties.

Uncle Sam is no bully.

Ate Lib

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Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:58:17 -0700
From: tim
Subject: Re: RETURN OF U.S. FORCES TO SUBIC
To: lib

hi Ate Lib, here are two most effective ways if Plan A failed:

1. Plan B : Let China be a part of oil exploration and be the financier then  once the oil drilling comes to effect the earnings should be divided between Philippines and China . 

2. If Plan A & Plan B failed then the best thing to do is to boycott all Chinese products, the question is would Americans be sincere and ready to boycott Chinese products?

The Russian Vladimir Putin just recently said that America is an economic parasite, do you agree with his statement?

If the US Forces return to the Philippine soil is true then this is very dangerous because China is now a big force to reckon with. The US can no longer bully China at this time. That's reality.

Better solve the dispute peacefully to avoid loss of lives especially the innocent civilians who are always victims of political blunder.

Have a good weekend my friend and take care.

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From: Lib
To: Lib311 <>; MANILAHIGHSCHOOLALUMNI <manilahighschoolalumni@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 6 August 2011 6:06 AM
Subject: FW: RETURN OF U.S. FORCES TO SUBIC

Hello Kangaroo Tim Down Under,

I agree solving any problem, national or foreign, through diplomatic channel is very important and must be the first  and utmost consideration.  Being knowledgeable with what's going on with the Spratlys dispute and other current issues, I'm sure you've read what happened to some Vietnamese killed by the Chinese.  If there is such thing as Plan B, most of the time not executed because of Plan A, the return of U.S. Forces in the Philippines should be considered and be part of Plan B.  I'm quite sure the issues you mentioned would be discussed by Philippine officials and the U.S. military and designated envoys.  I think possible "crimes" such as rapes and sexual molestations committed by U.S. soldiers outside the base should be reviewed in case by case basis and should not be sensationalized.  U.S. soldiers are American citizens and they should be protected until proven innocent or not guilty.  After all, the Philippines is a democracy, a friendly nation of laws and jurisprudence, unlike godless North Korea or Iran where anyone is branded guilty and put in jail right away as spies.  A U.S. base in the Philippines is not a hostile act but a protection act, supporting a "David" with rag-a-tag weapons against a "Goliath" China with massive military power.

My favorite President of all-time Ronald Reagan many times said, "Peace through strength."

Ate Lib

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Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 12:07:28 -0700
From: tim
Subject: Re: RETURN OF U.S. FORCES TO SUBIC
To: lib

hi Ate Lib , the members of ASEAN and China are trying to solve the Spratly's Island issue in diplomatic way and not through arm confrontation.

If the US bases will be established again in the Philippines there must be a clear agreement for the rental of the land, any crime committed by US enlisted men outside the US Base jurisdiction must be tried under the Philippine Laws and if found guilty beyond reasonable doubt then the guilty one should be locked in Philippine Jail.

There is an existing Defense Treaty between the Philippines and USA but the wording is not clear because the treaty said that US will defend the Philippines if the attack came from the Pacific. The Spratly Islands are small cluster of land situated near Palawan which is in the Philippine West Sea or bottom part of China Sea in short this is not in the Pacific.

Establishing a US Base in the Philippine will provoke anger from China, North Korea and ASEAN members. This will be a hostile issue.

Remember PEACE, LOVE  and no WAR.

This is the humble opinion of Kangaroo Tim

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From: Librada Prudencio <libprudencio@msn.com>
To: Lib Prudencio <>; MANILAHIGHSCHOOLALUMNI YahooGroups <manilahighschoolalumni@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 5 August 2011 9:38 AM
Subject: RETURN OF U.S. FORCES TO SUBIC

There's must be a change of plan because of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan.  The U.S. military is moving out of Japan and planning to move in in the U.S. territory of Guam.  Senior Senators Daniel Inouye of Hawaii and Thad Cochran of Mississippi were on a secret fact-finding mission in freeport Subic Bay.  The Philippines kicked out the U.S. forces in both bases of Subic Bay and Clark in 1994 which was hastened by the destructive force of Mt. Pinatubo burying the AFB and the surrounding town like ancient Pompeii.  Funny, I remember very well, of all things, among the survivors was a pink pig being led by a little girl.  Okedoke.  Are you in favor of the return of U.S. Forces?  As you know, there are some Filipino never-do-well who are always protesting that the Philippines is a puppet of the U.S. Government.  Because of the Spratly Islands dispute with China,  the Philippine Congress may say yes and welcome the possibility of the return of Uncle Sam.

Lib: Foreign Born Observer

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From: ep
To: tongtawatao
Subject: FW: RETURN OF U.S. FORCES TO SUBIC
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 19:23:11 -0400

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Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 5:51:01 PM
Subject: FW: RETURN OF U.S. FORCES TO SUBIC

Count me in. 

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Ernie Tawatao <tongtawatao@yahoo.com>
To: Ernie Tawatao <tongtawatao@yahoo.com>
Cc: bong gordon <bong.gordon@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:15 AM
Subject: RETURN OF U.S. FORCES TO SUBIC

DEAR FRIENDS: YOUR PARTICIPATION IS REQUESTED!

I was born and raised in the Philippines and now a US citizen.

The news from the Philippine Daily Inquirer about the trip of US Senators Daniel Inouye and Thad Cochran plus the recent

visit of the US Ambassador to the Philippines to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Subic , for the possible return of US Forces  prompted me to write this appeal. This is a request for your participation by way of sending this information to your family, your friends and copy furnished myself, because I will forward thousands of signatories that I have gathered to the Philippine Congress and Senate for appropriate action. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CIRCULATE THIS APPEAL.

The recent intrusion of China to our shores and the economic impact are enough reasons to invite back the US Forces to Subic Bay. The global security and the special bond of friendship between our two nations can not be overlooked by our Philippine leaders. We have nurtured the partnership and this is the opportunity to improve the plight of our less privileged kababayans

especially in the countryside. If we are blessed here, this simple act of responding to my appeal is  bringing hope to the poor. We are counting on you and they are counting on us for help. Let us seize this opportunity and lift a finger to improve

the country. Please remember- " Ang sakit ng kalingkingan ay damdam ng buong katawan and Kung hindi ngayon kailan pa?"

Secondly, consider our meager military and defense capabilities. We need a strong partner to defend "Lupang Hinirang".  Subic offers our best assets to support the return of US Forces because Subic has world class workers. Many of them are now in the US and we can entice them to go back. Most of us sends financial support to our relatives especially in times of need and calamities. They need us more than ever and to partner with US Forces- they might find hope before its too late. Hope is within our reach if you  and I will do something. Further, "walang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang dahil tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa't

isa." Please contribute your email  because it is very important to them and to me. Please send this back to me and in turn I will forward it to the leadership in the Philippines. Thank you and may you be blessed a hundredfold. Sincerely, Ernie E. Tawatao, SecGen,CCAA-USA COUNCIL at: tongtawatao@yahoo.com.

Cc: Philippine Senate, Manila

      Philippine Congress, Manila

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