@redbtkn the Philippines as a unified nation is a Spanish creation. the sail technology link is an interesting hypothesis, not proven, and Magellan only arrived in 1521
The death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person. The common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment: effective systems of detention have been developed that protect citizens while at the same time do not completely deprive those who are guilty of the possibility of redemption. #NoDeathPenalty
@killine01@sensedaen@Masterbomber6@Cangrande03 However people from the rest of the country view our island, we still grow ~40% of the food that keeps this country fed. "nuking..." please keep your fantasies to yourself lol
@zhanlongkai@Migrel4 You demanded treaties and boundary parameters. 1898 Treaty of Paris + 1900 Treaty of Washington + continuous Spanish/American/Philippine administration since 1783. Batanes has been a Philippine province with Filipino citizens for generations. China has zero historical title or