what can you say about philippines dependency on other countries technology?..

I guess its our attitude towards something that is foreign must be good way of thinking is what made us end users than producers. We tend to patronize more of this imported products than our own local products resulting to poorer produce because they are not being patronized locally. Where have been the intellectuals gone, maybe they were all exported as well. The migration of so many intellectuals to find greener pastures are the ones that made things even worse. Brain drain is causing other countries benefit more from our countrymen that sell their ideas to foreigners just because they were left neglected in our place because we always look forward seeing foreign rather than appreciating our own.

First off, these countries have qualities that our country lacks. They have inspiration and dedication. If we are focused and centered on our goals then we can achieve limitless possibilites. We have great minds here in the Philippines and all it takes for our country to benefit from these people is for them to be dedicated to their cause and our country. Also, they won't be able to fuel their minds if they're the least bit inspired in pursuing their goals. Another example would be contribution both from them and the government. If they are interested and motivated, it wouldn't do the us any good if they won't contribute to the country. Also, our government should at least fund their research for them to further our country's goal.

With regards to your question, i see no problem with that. In the first place we don't have enough technology to be able to compete with other high-tech nations. And for us to be able to have that, it entails a lot of money. Let's be real here. The reason why Filipinos leave the country is that they don't see Philippines as place where they could hone their skills. If they choose to be here, there is a high risk that they could get unnoticed and it would be another waste of talent. I'd rather see my fellow Kababayans go to other countries and let their talents put into good and productive use than be stuck here hungry waiting for the government to acknowledge their work.

It's sad but what else can everyone do? You can't rely on the masses, they're too scared and hungry to do anything. You can't rely on the elite, they're too busy making money and have no time for trivial things!

it was because of our leader can't stand with their own, they always dependent on other country specially USA. if from the start we never dependent maybe until now we live our own without any influence from other culture, nations and leaders. we are rich not only in minerals but also knowledge but they are now used by other countries. we can't blame to them because they look for a green pasture unlike living here with no support from our government.

The great minds of our country are leaving the motherland. A lot of smart Filipinos who have studied here or who have studied abroad usually don't stay here in the Philippines. They would rather be in some other country that gives better pay. Big companies abroad spend big money on the people who are really smart here and then have them develop technology for them. I think this is the main reason why there is lack of development in our own technology sector. There is not enough support and financial backing for technology development in our country.

[i]Hello arnoldream, We are left behind in technology because of our upbringing. We are teaching our kids to study and work for others. We should reverse these system and start from the beginning. In the USA, they teach their youngster to innovate and invent new thing to improve life. They teach their kids how to think and solve problem, not like us where we teach them items they don't need. It's more like for show, you are learn but for what? to work with other and use other stuff. I heard Chinese teach their kids to study and get a degree and go into business. I think if we change our mentality of working for others we will grow and see more inventions and innovation from the younger generations. Not politics, showbusiness and being servant of the world. We can change and it take guts and teamwork. We can start with us and then teach them to our children. Have a great day. Regards. [/i]

Hi there arnoldream! While we have a high literacy rate and that we have talented and skilled human resources, we do not have that much capacity to keep them by giving them attractive salary. We are losing our best people to bigger countries who can afford to give them a fat paycheck. We can't stop our fellow Filipinos from leaving the Philippines as they have all the right to choose the kind of life they want to live. We also do not have the financial resources for the best capital investments. Thus, we depend on the surpluses of other countries. We also depend on capital investments donated by other countries. It is sad that while we produce the best human resources, other countries get more from their skills and talents than we do.

Depending on other countries' trash, is not good. For example, some gadgets or vehicles in Japan are good for a certain time. When that time is reached, they have to be disposed. Filipinos would collect and recycle their trash and it has an adverse effect on the environment. I will not elaborate on that as it has something to do with engines. Depending on other countries' technology is normal but we must prioritize our own. There are many briliant Filipino inventors but government does not support them. So these briliant inventors sell their inventions to other countries.

You asking for those intellectuals? I tell you, those who are globally competitive Filipinos are not in our country anymore. Their intellects best serves the alien nation. Our government lacks support for those people. I should say, this government is only minding what the people can do for them and not what they can do for the people. Let's mirror ourselves with Korea. Before, they are a very poor nation, but now, they surpass our country, its because the people and their government works hand in hand to established a country that is full of aspirations and patriotism. Now they have their owned brand of technologies like Samsung while Philippines is well known for pick-pockets. Its so embarrassing. Take a look at our airports, instead of having posters like "Mabuhay! Welcome to Philippines!" they have a huge notice saying "BEWARE OF PICK-POCKETS". I don't condemn our country, but those crap sitting out there are the ones to be blame.