1. The precolonial past is fascinating and very interesting... but it has very little bearing on current issues and problems. 2. Constant gaslighting goes both ways. Give it a few more elections and you will lose hope too. 3. People consciously elect the national and local officials that they have. Unless you are saying Filipinos are naturally stupid/gullible for electing corrupt and incompetent politicians, then it is pointless saying the government and the country are somehow different.