Should "Pilipinas" be changed to " Pilapinas"
By acevivx
@acevivx (1566)
Philippines
December 19, 2008 8:58pm CST
I was recently asked in an interview relating to the fact that everywhere and all over the Philippines, you can see many lines or "pila" of people, at the mall, the cinema, the bus stop or jeepney stop, taxi stand, government offices, etc all waiting to be served or take their turn at something, whether or not the name of the Philippines in Pilipino or Tagalog should be changed from "Pilipinas" to Pilapinas" My response is that while it is true that there are so many lines or "pila" of people everywhere, this is not sufficient reason to changed the country"s name which is of historical significance in relation to the country's discovery and naming after a King of Spain. I was also asked if lines or "pilas" are something good or does it imply or project a negative image for the country. For me, I look at lines or "pilas" as something positive as they imply an orderly system where everyone can be served properly and in accordance with the the "first come first served policy". That it would prevent unfair treatment where many people are waiting in line since it would eliminate, "palakasan". So would you agree, especially the Filipino MyLotters?
10 responses
@neoraising (92)
• Philippines
23 Dec 08
sorry for sounding negative but i really wonder why we agreed with Philippines..if you study some history..the word Philippines comes from Philip II of Spain which was name of the Spanish king back when the islands were first discovered..I mean why would we agree with a name that has its roots in our colonizers,the Spaniards..we could have come up with a name which represents our tribal roots..peace^^
@acevivx (1566)
• Philippines
26 Dec 08
Don't be so negative. In the first place, we were not yet a nation or a state so we were not in a position to agree" or disagree". Secondly, since the country was discovered by a person who wanted to honor the King of Spain then, I think we should respect his prerogative for doing so because it really belongs to the discoverer of anything to have the prerogative to name something he or she discovered.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
20 Dec 08
No, whoever wants Pilipinas changed is out of her mind. There is no way Pilipinas should be changed to another name because it is a historical name which has an origin. Unless one wants to change history which will make it possible but nothing could change the name Piipinas.
As for falling in line. It shows that people are disciplined and well organized in what they do because they always fall in line and not push each other to go first.
@carlosdacanay (38)
• Philippines
20 Dec 08
I will not allow anyone to change the name of my
country not a single letter!! That is just my
opinion being a pilipiqueue.
@liisafiat (659)
• Latvia
20 Dec 08
No. I like how it sounds nor: Philipinas. And people got used to it. You should not change the name of it. Pilapinas sounds silly to me!
@paulj0s3ph (77)
• Philippines
21 Dec 08
just thought just this now while reading the thread.. "pilipinas" would really suit us
coz it has the word "pili"... because its really a fact in our country that only a chosen
few are gifted with wealth, power, and anything that you can think of.. while for the rest of us
its just waiting for your turn on a very long line. sad but true, equality is sometimes
taken for granted.
@djoyce71 (2511)
• Philippines
20 Dec 08
I think what should be changed are the "Palakasan" system and Red Tape, and not the Tagalog name of the country. I think the "pila" issue has nothing to do with the country's name.
Falling in line is to make things in order. It's really tiring to stand and wait for minutes or hours. It's a sad reality. Perhaps additional manpower when servicing or additional units of buses or transport vehicles to accommodate the people are needed.
@acevivx (1566)
• Philippines
22 Dec 08
I agree with you that "palakasan" and "red tape" systems are what should be changed. But in the meantime, the pila system can help reduce these negative practices by ensuring that we are served on a first come first served basis. Hopefully, the Anti-Red Tape Act which is supposed t be strictly enforced this coming year, will help solve the 'Red Tape" prblem.
@phyrethyme (1267)
• Philippines
20 Dec 08
If we change into Pilapinas, it's like we're indirectly deleting our historical background. "Pila" is a shallow reason to change the country's name, I agree with you. "Pila" doesn't only imply orderly system, but I think it also sends a message that people are patient and they respect each other in a sense that if they don't, they would have cut lines and overtake. It shows discipline.
@bantilesroger (341)
• Philippines
20 Dec 08
My friend, a Kanoy (Kano-Pinoy or Filipino-American), proposes another name: Republic of Makahiya".
Makahiya is Bashful Mimosa in English. He has noticed people are shy and overly sensitive, just like the Makahiya. When you touch it, it closes, but then it also has thorns which could inflict a cut on the unwary.
@acevivx (1566)
• Philippines
22 Dec 08
Well your friend must have met very few people if he thinks that Filipinos are makahiya and definitely his suggestion is as unpalatable as "pilapinas' because both connotes something negative about us which is not at all true.Or maybe he des not really move around to those circles where he can meet other Filipinos who will make his impression appear to be a figment of his imagination.
@Ysabel (1201)
• Philippines
20 Dec 08
well, indeed i hate fallin in lines too. but that has a deeper root. it speaks of our culture, it speaks of how we are brought up. i don't want to change our country name just for that. that would be too shallow for me. Pilipinas has already brought pride to our country and has been too great a name just to change it to pilapinas.
@acevivx (1566)
• Philippines
22 Dec 08
Amen to that. i never was one to favor changing names just to honor a more recent famous figure and disregard the original historical figure and i believe the name of the country is something that should not be changed just because we Filipinos are disciplined enough to wait in line instead of scrambling to be always first in the line.
