April 7, 1997 The Philippines and the World Market         The Philippines is considered to be one of the most westernized countries in Asia. It has strong ties to the United States and the United Nations. In fact, It is the only charter member of the U.N. in all of Southeast Asia.         The United States has a very close relationship with the economy and culture of the Philippines. For instance, Filipinos have a strong resentment toward communistic …showed first 75 words of 372 total…

…showed last 75 words of 372 total…as American books. The teachers also taught in english. The Philippine government is even designed after the American system and dedicated to democratic process.         All in all America has become a very strong influence on the Philippines. Even though the exterior plan was to build up the philippine economy and government then let them have their independence, it seems obvious there was a deeper plan to Americanize and economically control the county. Follow the money.