The Philippines has always been proud of itself as one of the most democratic countries in Asia. Unfortunately,its democracy exists in name and not reality and has led the country down the slippery road of political and economic chaos.

• 菲律宾一直以来都以亚洲最民主的国家之一自居，但正是这种有名无实的民主，使她的政局和经济日益陷入难以自拔的深渊。