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The Philippines Protectorate
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President: Isabel Nipay
Vice President: Honesto De La Cruz

Government:

The government is set in such a way to resemble that of modern day United States. There are three different braches: Executive; Judicial; Legislative. The Executive branch consist of the main governing body most of which being the president. If you haven’t figured this out the Philippines Protectorate is a democracy and thus every 4 years elections are held. Unlike the US there is no term limit set for candidates and thus if elected they can remain in power. Many people have been led to believe that this will cause corruption within the government. This, however, remains to be seen seeing as how this form of government was only recently constructed for its location. The president has certain powers but is kept in check by the other braches to halt any aggressive behavior deemed unconstitutional.

There is one major difference between the two government [the US and PP]. The Philippines Protectorate is composed of many different island nations all claiming their own personal identify to an extent. The president, Nipay, is head of the protectorate itself meaning all final decisions are his/hers. However it would be of extreme difficulty for the president to manage so many nations with their own culture and therefore every country has their own Prime Minister. In effect he/she has only slightly less power as the president.

The Judicial branch is made of 5 judges of which two cannot be from the same country. They are elected every 7 years by the people. Due to the radical differences in population ratios are used from the latest consensus to determine the winner. These judges have freedom to declare laws unconstitutional as well as settle high end cases.

The final branch is the Legislative. This is comprised primarily of Congress. Congress has two branches within itself: The House of Representatives and the Senate. These act in the same way as the US counterpart. These are slightly smaller however as each country have a designated number of representatives usually from different regions of the country itself.

The seat of the government is located in the capital Filipino city of Manila

The population of the Philippines Protectorate as of September 2006 is 171,991,100

Here is a breakdown of said population:

Population to date:
American Samoa = 85,000
Cook Island = 30,000
French Polynesian = 410,000
Kiribati = 155,000
Marshal Island = 90,000
Norfolk Island = 2,000
Philippines = 130,000,000
Solomon Islands = 825,000
Taiwan = 33,000,000
Tonga = 170,000
Vanuatu = 313,000
New Zealand = 5,000,000
Pitcairn Islands = 100
Western Samoa = 200,000
Tokelau = 3,000
Wallis and Futuna = 20,000
Niue = 3,000
Palau = 25,000
Northern Marianas = 100,000
New Caledonia = 230,000
Nauru = 15,000
Micronesia = 115,000
Guam = 200,000
Fiji = 1,000,000


The total budget as of August 2006 for the Philippines Protectorate is $984,642,704,452

Here is a breakdown of said budget:

Administration = 64,415,877,861
Social Welfare = 30,000,000,000
Healthcare = 92,022,682,659
Education = 239,258,974,914
Religion = 0
Defense = 100,000,000,000
Law and Order = 110,427,219,191
Commerce = 46,011,341,329
Public Transportation = 34,415,877,861
Environment = 239,258,974,914
Social Equality = 28,831,755,723

*$

The following is a list of high ranking officials in the Philippines Protectorate:

Prime Minister of American Samoa: Jing Lashawn
Prime Minister of Cook Islands: Garrick Connell
Prime Minister of French Polynesian: Nazaire Valentin
Prime Minister of Kiribati: Katsu Yoshi
Prime Minister of Marshall Islands: Mike Dene
Prime Minister of New Zealand : Sonia Brittney
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands: Ume Takara
Prime Minister of Taiwan: Ah Chang
Prime Minister of Tonga: Masozi Ekwueme
Prime Minister of Vanuatu: Hemi Tama

Speaker of the House: Irma Magwil
Chief Justice 1: Aunor Beado
Chief Justice 2: Timoti Tane
Chief Justice 3: Hine Maata
Chief Justice 4: Julia Marina
Chief Justice 5: Sho Akio

Cabinet
Secretary of State: Miguel Soriano
Secretary of the Treasury: Yuki Takumi
Secretary of Defense: Gemma Gonzales
Attorney General: Isha Anantha
Secretary of the Interior: Adam Gwenaël
Secretary of Agriculture: Jeanine Ozanne
Secretary of Commerce: Roger Lielle
Secretary of Labor: Ai Nuo
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Carlo Aquino
Secretary of Transportation: Diego Calacal
Secretary of Energy: Xue Xun
Secretary of Health and Human Services: Annal Gomez
Secretary of Education: Shin Young
Secretary of Homeland Security: Norma Viray

Chief of Staff: Maria Uy
Trade Representative: Valter Celto

Joint Chiefs of Staff
Navy: Jabez Fitch
Army: Carlo Fernandez
Air Force: Kenta Arata
Marines: Chao Huang
Coast Guard: Kalea Kai

Demo's

National Motto: Miles Away from the Ordinary
National Animal: Great White Shark
National Currency: Peso

National Language: English
Secondary Languages in order of most common: Mandarin Chinese; Maori; Filipino; French; Samoan; Marshallese
Religion [not official] in order of most common: Roman Catholic; Mixture of Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist; Christian; Protestant
Ethnic Groups in order of most common: Taiwanese; Tagalog; Polynesian; Maori; Pacific Islander; English

Capitol City: Manila
Largest City: Taipei
Capitol Country: Philippines
Largest Country [Population]: Philippines
Largest Country [Land Mass]: Philippines
Largest Port: Pago Pago

[I]Natural Resources via Country Agriculture
American Samoa: bananas, coconuts, vegetables, taro, breadfruit, yams, copra, pineapples, papayas; dairy products, livestock
Cook Islands: copra, citrus, pineapples, tomatoes, beans, pawpaws, bananas, yams, taro, coffee; pigs, poultry
French Polynesian: coconuts, vanilla, vegetables, fruits, coffee; poultry, beef, dairy products
Marshall Islands: coconuts, tomatoes, melons, taro, breadfruit, fruits; pigs, chickens
Kiribati: copra, taro, breadfruit, sweet potatoes, vegetables; fish
New Zealand: wheat, barley, potatoes, pulses, fruits, vegetables; wool, beef, lamb and mutton, dairy products; fish
Norfolk Island: Norfolk Island pine seed, Kentia palm seed, cereals, vegetables, fruit; cattle, poultry
Solomon Islands: cocoa beans, coconuts, palm kernels, rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruit; timber; cattle, pigs; fish
Taiwan: rice, corn, vegetables, fruit, tea; pigs, poultry, beef, milk; fish
Tonga: squash, coconuts, copra, bananas, vanilla beans, cocoa, coffee, ginger, black pepper; fish
Vanuatu: copra, coconuts, cocoa, coffee, taro, yams, fruits, vegetables; beef; fish
Philippines: sugarcane, coconuts, rice, corn, bananas, cassavas, pineapples, mangoes; pork, eggs, beef; fish
Fiji: sugarcane, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), rice, sweet potatoes, bananas; cattle, pigs, horses, goats; fish
Guam: fruits, copra, vegetables; eggs, pork, poultry, beef
Micronesia: black pepper, tropical fruits and vegetables, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), betel nuts, sweet potatoes; pigs, chickens; fish
Nauru: Coconuts
New Caledonia: coconuts, fruits, vegetables; cattle
Northern Mariana: coconuts, copra, cassava (tapioca), sweet potatoes; fish
Palau: coconuts, passion fruit, honey, limes, taro, yams, cassava (tapioca), sweet potatoes; pigs, poultry, beef cattle
Niue: coconuts, passion fruit, honey, limes, taro, yams, cassava (tapioca), sweet potatoes; pigs, poultry, beef cattle
Wallis and Futuna: breadfruit, yams, taro, bananas; pigs, goats; fish
Tokelau: coconuts, copra, breadfruit, papayas, bananas; pigs, poultry, goats; fish
Western Samoa: coconuts, bananas, taro, yams, coffee, cocoa
Pitcairn: honey; wide variety of fruits and vegetables; goats, chickens


Natural Resources via Country Industries
American Samoa: tuna canneries (largely supplied by foreign fishing vessels), handicrafts
Cook Islands: fruit processing, tourism, fishing, clothing, handicrafts
French Polynesian: tourism, pearls, agricultural processing, handicrafts, phosphates
Marshall Islands: copra, tuna processing, tourism, craft items from seashells, wood, and pearls
Kiribati: fishing, handicrafts
New Zealand: food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machinery, transportation equipment, banking and insurance, tourism, mining
Norfolk Island: tourism, light industry, ready mixed concrete
Solomon Islands: fish (tuna), mining, timber
Taiwan: electronics, petroleum refining, armaments, chemicals, textiles, iron and steel, machinery, cement, food processing, vehicles, consumer products, pharmaceuticals
Tonga: tourism, fishing
Vanuatu: food and fish freezing, wood processing, meat canning
Philippines: electronics assembly, garments, footwear, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wood products, food processing, petroleum refining, fishing
Fiji: tourism, sugar, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber, small cottage industries
Guam: tourism, construction, transshipment services, concrete products, printing and publishing, food processing, textiles
Micronesia: tourism, construction; fish processing, specialized aquaculture; craft items from shell, wood, and pearls
Nauru: phosphate mining, offshore banking, coconut products
New Caledonia: nickel mining and smelting
Northern Mariana: tourism, construction, garments, handicrafts
Palau: tourism, craft items (from shell, wood, pearls), construction, garment making
Niue: tourism, handicrafts, food processing
Wallis and Futuna: breadfruit, yams, taro, bananas; pigs, goats; fish
copra, handicrafts, fishing, lumber
Tokelau: small-scale enterprises for copra production, woodworking, plaited craft goods; stamps, coins; fishing
Western Samoa: food processing, building materials, auto parts
Pitcairn: postage stamps, handicrafts, beekeeping, honey


Oil Production: 60,000 bbl/day

History

The history of the Philippines Protectorate is actually a short one. Only in the last year has the actual government been established. The Philippines was one of the only countries in the south pacific save a few that had a pretty stable reasonably democratic government in place. However the government itself became entangled in scandal, bribery, and fraud over the past couple of years. Attacks on the government by radical Muslims and other parties began to throw the government off and discourage the democracy within the country. However movements from other island countries, fearing their safety because of their weak governments, pushed for widespread establishment of democracy. This movement made its way back to the Philippines which held firm its true government after its rough times. After a short time the South Pacific began to realize their goals were interlocked and began to form a multi country government. The government formed [as seen above] would resemble the Philippine and American systems while compromising with each individual country as to keep their own identity. The main hub for such a government would be the powerhouse behind the movement, the Philippines and thus the Philippines Protectorate was formed.

Shortly thereafter a series of events around the world triggered economic and diplomatic animosity in a number of pacific islands. At the for-front of such turmoil was Fiji. In the wake of Warta Endor aggression in Australia and the Empire of Brazil’s blatant imperialism citizens began to question their future. A public outcry for the government to do something was met with no reaction causing an already fragile economy to collapse. Following in their footsteps Wallis and Futuna dove into distress leading New Caledonia to almost take the plunge. After several nations already asked for acceptance it was finally made official when terrorist activity began to spring into action in Fiji and a SOS call as heard. Reacting quickly peacekeepers were sent over to train local forces to deal with the threats. Humanitarian aid soon followed and with a show of such determination every island in the Pacific took it upon themselves to join. Finally the Pacific became united under one flag.

The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during WWII, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Philippines attained their independence. The 20-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts, which prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992 and his administration was marked by greater stability and progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998, but was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and widespread demonstrations led to his ouster. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term in May 2004. The Philippine Government faced threats from armed communist insurgencies and from Muslim separatists in the south.

[Information obtained from CIA Factbook]

The second major country involved in the Protectorate is Taiwan. In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1946 constitution drawn up for all of China. Over the next five decades, the ruling authorities gradually democratized and incorporated the native population within the governing structure. In 2000, Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. Throughout this period, the island prospered and became one of East Asia's economic "Tigers."

[Information obtained from CIA Factbook]

The third and final major country involved with the Protectorate is New Zealand. The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year, the British began the first organized colonial settlement. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples. The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s. In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances.

[Information obtained from CIA Factbook]


Now the Protectorate has planned for itself a number of goals. The first is to establish a dominate economic market, one that is already flourishing in Taiwan. This, hopefully, will lead to an eventual modernization of the countries bringing out their full capabilities. The second, although seemingly more important than the first, is to work out the “kinks” of the new form of government in order to keep everything working smoothly and not create a civil war which would almost certainly be long and bloody due to the harsh terrain. Their 3rd goal is to establish themselves as a major player in world affairs finally brining the South Pacific up-to-date. Their fourth goal is to create a large Navy. Democracy has a long standing understanding that a large army cannot be kept. However a large modern navy would be able to keep the size of the army down while providing protection for their claims and trade. This is due mostly in part because of the obvious; they are a collection of islands. The final goal is to incorporate as many Pacific and eventually Indian Ocean Islands into the Protectorate.

Diplomatic Relations:

Ranking System:
Cordial
Warm
Indifferent
Icy
Hostile

Alif Laam Miim: Cordial
Embassy: Manila
Ambassador:

Warta Endor: Cordial | NAP
Embassy: Manila
Ambassador:

Neuvo Rica: Cordial | Arms Deal
Embassy: Manila
Ambassador:

The Great Sixth Reich: Warm
Embassy: Davao
Ambassador:

Indochina: Indifferent
Embassy: Cebu
Ambassador:

Boer Republik: Indifferent
Embassy: Manila
Ambassador:

United Netherlands: Icy
Embassy: Manila
Ambassador:

Asian China: Indifferent
Embassy: Manila
Ambassador:

Total Personal: 938,500 Men/Women
Army: 198,000 [2:1] 110,500 Combat Soldiers
Air Force: 30,000 [6:1] 5,000 Combat Soldiers
Navy: 300,000 [5:1] 60,000 Combat Troops
Aux: 300,000 [3:1] 100,000 Combat Troops

Dollars Per Soldier: 300,000

Arms Industries: N/A

Foreign Contracts: Arm Contracts with Sharina and Neuvo Rica

Army: (Hukbong Katihan)
1st Light Infantry Division [25,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] French Polynesian {Cook Islands, Samoas, Niue}
2nd Light Infantry Division [30,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Kiribati
3rd Light Armored Brigade [30,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] La Foa, New Caledonia {Southern Vanatu, Fiji}
4th Scout Ranger Regiment [3,000: 500 Combat Troops] Adamstown, Pitcairn Island
11th Light Infantry Division [25,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Aurthur's Pass, New Zealand
12th Light Infantry Division [25,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Queenstown, New Zealand
13th Airborne Division [30,000: 15,000 Combat Troops] Aloa, Solomon Islands {Nauru, Northern Vanuata}
14th Airborne Division [30,000: 15,000 Combat Troops]T'ai-chung, Taiwan


Equipment:
Light Arms:
M-16
BGM-71 TOW
SAW-M249
M-4 [Small numbers]

Combat Vehicles
M1A1 MBT [550] [Marines]
Stryker IFV [75]+ [Marines]
GKN Simba APC [300]
LAV-300 Fire Support Vehicle [325] [Marines]
LAV-300 APC [400] + [Marines]
GKN Aquatrack [350] + [Marines]
AIFV [800]
ADATS [200]+ [Marines]
MIM-72/M48 Chaparral [250]
M163 VADS [325] [Marines]
Alvis Scorpion Light Tank[350]+
M113 APC [3000]+
Simba 25mm [450]+
V150 Commando [250]+

Artillery
M10 Howitzer
M109 Howitzer
M119 Howitzer [105mm]
M198 Howitzer [155mm]
M777 Howitzer [155mm]

Anti-Air
Mistral
FIM-92 Stinger
Javelin
Patriot
M163 VADS
Type 88
Roland
Phalanx CIWS
M61 Vulcan

Navy
Total Personal: 210,000

Philippine Fleet (1st Fleet)
North Pacific Fleet (2nd Fleet)

Marines:
Total Personal [out of Navy]: 110,000

5th Marine Infantry Division [15,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Auckland, New Zealand
6th Marine Infantry Division [15,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Angeles, Philippines
7th Marine Armored Division [20,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Cagayon de Ora, Philippines {Marianas, Marshall Islands, Palau, Micronesia}
8th Marine Armored Division [20,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Naga, Philippines {Marianas, Marshall Islands, Palau, Micronesia}
9th Marine Mechanized Division [25,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Keelung, Taiwan
10th Marine Mechanized Division [25,000: 10,000 Combat Troops] Zamboanga, Philippines
[SIZE="1"]Equipment

Kitty Hawk Class Carrier [3]+
Nimitz Class Carrier [1] +
Iowa Class Battleship [1]
Ticonderoga Class [4]+
Albany Class Cruiser [4]
Perry Class Frigates [6]
Avenger Class Mine Countermeasure [8]
Austin Class Landing Platform Dock [15]
Ohio Class SSGN Submarine [6]+
Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine [8]+
Virginia Class Attack Submarine [8]+
Sturgeon Class Attack Submarine [5] -
Auk Class Minesweeper [5]
Cyclone Class Patrol Boat [900]+
Pegasus Class Hydrofoil [770]+
Tacoma Class Frigates [1] -
Garcia Class Destroyer [1] -
Jacinto (ex-British Peacock) Class [1] -
Modified Frank S. Besson Class Amphibious Transports [2] +
Knox Class Frigate [6]
Aguinaldo Class Patrol Boat [2] -
Conrado Yap (SK Sea Hawk/Sea Killer) Class [12]
Freedom Class Littoral Combat Ship [0]+
Independence Littoral Combat Ship [0]+
Zumwalt Class Guided Missile Destroyers [5]+
Kidd Class Destroyer [1] -
Blue Ridge Class Command Ship [1]

Air Force (Hukbong Panghimpapawid ng Pilipinas):
Personal: 30,000

Equipment:
Fighter Aircraft:
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-15 Eagle
F-CK-1
F-14 Tomcat
F/A-18 Hornet /Super
AC-10 Thunderbolt

Bomber Aircraft:
P-3 Orion
B-52 Stratofortress
B-1 Lancer

Transport Aircraft:
C-5 Galaxy
C-130 Hercules
E-2 Hawkeye /C/AEW
R4Y
C-40
KC-10 Extender

Helicopters:
AH-1 Cobra
CH-47 Chinook
AH-64 Apaches/D
Ch-46 Sea Knight
AH-6J Little Bird

Early Warning:
E-3 Sentry

Auxiliary Forces:
Total Personal: 300,000

National Security Forces [50,000]
National Guard [200,000]
Border Guard Forces [5,000]
Coast Guard [45,000]

This is comprehensive. I like I like :D

-Official Communique-

The Boer Republik would like to establish diplomatic relations with your country. Perhaps an embassy exchange will be to your liking?

-Union of South Africa-

An embassy would be delightful. I believe you will find Manila to be a most beautiful city overflowing with culture.

Respectfully
Isabel Nipay

[OOC:In E2 i occupy South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Botswana, Malawi, Somalia, and Madagascar..oh yes and Zimbabwe. I'll be interested in seeing how you work the culture and such, i might be able to learn some things eh?]

How the Heck did you get all the US equipment?

How the Heck did you get all the US equipment?

OOC:
Exactly my thought too...

Does the Philippines have that stuff in RL? If that's the case, it's ok. Otherwise you should declare how you bought all that stuff.

A number of factors play into this:

1) As for the American Equipment, the Philippines is highly americanized compared to most countries and it was the US that supplied them with their military needs as well as provided a large part of their actual defense force.

2) With a larger budget than the actual philippines as well as encompasing more countries than just them (of which most were also in control of america) i figured that a could up the anti a little more.

3) I still have a great many things listed in their that are decommisoned or out of date.

4) I am looking for contract deals of American Equipment that would help fill my projected sheet seen above. Noticed that not all have quantites listed next to them. For instance i have only 100 Abrams but a great many older post WWII tanks. The deal i am looking for doesnt deal with exact numbers but rather a long term contract that will supply my every military need.

A number of factors play into this:

1) As for the American Equipment, the Philippines is highly americanized compared to most countries and it was the US that supplied them with their military needs as well as provided a large part of their actual defense force.

2) With a larger budget than the actual philippines as well as encompasing more countries than just them (of which most were also in control of america) i figured that a could up the anti a little more.

3) I still have a great many things listed in their that are decommisoned or out of date.

4) I am looking for contract deals of American Equipment that would help fill my projected sheet seen above. Noticed that not all have quantites listed next to them. For instance i have only 100 Abrams but a great many older post WWII tanks. The deal i am looking for doesnt deal with exact numbers but rather a long term contract that will supply my every military need.


You cant jsut say you have them you have to buy them from Sharnia.

An embassy would be delightful. I believe you will find Manila to be a most beautiful city overflowing with culture.

Respectfully
Isabel Nipay

[OOC:In E2 i occupy South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Botswana, Malawi, Somalia, and Madagascar..oh yes and Zimbabwe. I'll be interested in seeing how you work the culture and such, i might be able to learn some things eh?]


yeah my South Africa won the Boer war and subsequently got independence.

I believe the Boer state would be more magnaimous towards other ethnic peoples (Than Bad ol days South Africa) but would still believe in the bests interests of the Afrikaans people. Due to the fact the Boers represent a small proportion of the total population..

South Africa is entrenched in her deep diverse history.

To: The Philippines Protectorate

Our Government would hereby like to establish an Embassy with your nation. On behalf of the United Netherlands Government, I Ben Bot formally submit this request for an Embassy in your nation. If the setting up of an Embassy in your nation is approved our government will be send Mr. Robert Vornis as our Ambassador along with 24 of our Diplomatic Staff and 8 Armed Guards to provide security to those working in the Embassy. I would also like to take this time to inform you that if you so wish you may establish an embassy in our nation in our Capital City of Amsterdam. Thank you for time.

Sincerely, Ben Bot

A plot in Manila has been set aside.
We shall also take you up on your offer.

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People's Republic of Asian China


Diplomatic Message to The Philippines Protectorate

We think that your recent work for peace in the South American countries is most honorable. We would like to strengthen our ties with one of our closest neighbors. We're asking you if you would like to establish an embassy in Asian China. I'm attaching the rules for foreign embassies here in Asian China. We would also want to have an Asian Chinese embassy in Taiwan. Please come back to me about this issue.

Zeng Qinghong
Vice President of the People's Republic of Asian China
Member of the ACCP Secretariat and responsible for Foreign Affairs

Rules for Foreign Embassies within The People's Republic of Asian China
All foreign embassies in Asian China are located in the city Hangzhou (population: 3.9 million), the capital of Zhejiang Shěng, 180 km southwest of the Asian China capital Shanghai.
Foreign ambassadors are not allowed to visit Shanghai, they are required to have special permission to enter the capital.
No arms of any kind are allowed at the embassies, there is no need for such, as the crime rate in the diplomatic district of Hangzhou is zero (the Asian Chinese police are prioritizing that area).
A maximum of 100 persons are allowed in each embassy. No helicopters are allowed, only ordinary cars.

We our most honored at your request. It is with great hopes that we foresee a most prosperous relationship between our nations.

We our most honored at your request. It is with great hopes that we foresee a most prosperous relationship between our nations.
This is very good. We will send Mr. Ji Mingyi as the Asian Chinese ambassador in The Philippines Protectorate. He was until recently our ambassador in Iberian Netherlands, but they decided to cancel all diplomatic connections with us and everybody else. Those bastards. Mr. Ji Mingyi did a very good job in Iberian Netherlands, and we're sure that he's the right person for this assignment.

Zeng Qinghong
Vice President of the People's Republic of Asian China
Member of the ACCP Secretariat and responsible for Foreign Affairs

After having reviewed your efforts in the Americas, the Emirate would like to know if in the event of a conflict if the Protectorate would be willing to cooperate with the Emirate to attain a reasonable peaceful solution, to prevent the diverging opinions of the state involved. With a general coalition seeking to prevent the conflict, we can perhaps reach a more agreeable consensus on the best resolution.

we notice we have a mutual hatred of the loose amalgamation of countries that masquerades as the Republic of the United nations. we have no formal diplomatic relations with this "Republic" and will not for the forseable future.

we hope to build on this and hopefully find other matters of varying importance our nations can relate to for the betterment of diplomacy between our great nations......

we await a reply.

Caretaker government of South Africa (pending elections)

Reply to the Emirate:

The Philippines would be more then willing to work together to obtain the most noble of goals. The situation is dire but far from hopeless, peace may yet be found. The Philippines is interested in your ideas and would be honored to pursue this further.

Reply to South Africa

Unfortunately the Philippines does not share your enthusiasm when it comes to matters regarding RUN. True relations are icy at the moment but we are working out our mutual differences as we speak. To pursue this matter further would do us no good I am afraid. If this message has come across as blunt I apologize.

We believe fraternising with nations of dubious moral character is your own nations prerogative.

we wish all the luck with this venture and appreciate your straightforwardness.

The population of the Philippines Protectorate as of September 2006 is 171,991,100
Here is a breakdown of said population:
Population to date:
Philippines = 130,000,000
Taiwan = 33,000,000

OOC:
I looked at CIA WFB (https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/rp.html#People) and it states that Philippines has a population of 89,468,677 (40 million less than your figure). And the same source says that Taiwan has a population of 23,036,087, a difference of -10 million people. Together this is a difference of -50 million people. I didn't check you other claims, only these two.

I think the rules says that it's the facts from the CIA WFB we are bound to follow. I hope you don't mind me bringing this issue up. I don't accuse you for cheating, I'm sure there is an explanation behind these figures. Maybe there are other nations included in these two in your factbook?

No worries. I drew that population when we agreed on the population growth awhile back. It was drawn up that you were allowed to have a certain percent higher or some such. Perhaps somebody remembers that, ill dig around for the post.

No worries. I drew that population when we agreed on the population growth awhile back. It was drawn up that you were allowed to have a certain percent higher or some such. Perhaps somebody remembers that, ill dig around for the post.

OCC: Well, I don't remember that being discussed so I look forward to reading the post/topic. Anyway, since I'm back the conference is back on. I did a post before I left, reply to it at your earliest convenience. Their's also one in reply to you assisting in Suriname and French Guinea. If, you recall Ven asked for some help.

No worries. I drew that population when we agreed on the population growth awhile back. It was drawn up that you were allowed to have a certain percent higher or some such. Perhaps somebody remembers that, ill dig around for the post.
OOC: I don't remember that, and your population for The Philippines is almost 45% higher (Taiwan +30%) than in RL, so I would like to see the post where it's confirmed by a mod.

The Philippines Protectorate is announcing the creation of the largest public works program in the nation’s history. The government has allotted a set amount of money for a number of projects aimed at improving the country’s infrastructure and ability to trade and produce capital. Foreign investors are welcomed and encouraged to aid in the financial process.

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Port Improvement: The largest portion of the project includes a full-scale improvement and/or creation of ports along the ‘Philippines Lane’. (The lane is a shipping route create a few years ago that connects all of the Protectorate’s main ports) [Estimated cost: 250 billion| Estimated time: 6 years]

Reorganization and improvement on industry including textiles and handicrafts. (Eliminating sweatshops and creating safer more productive workplace with increased wages {although still low to attract foreign business}) [Estimated cost: 15 billion| Estimated time: 2.5 years]

Tourism Commission (government to oversee the construction and improvement of tourism industry) [Estimated cost: 10 billion| Estimated time: 3 years]

National Road Program (to stem growth in all sectors) [Estimated cost: 17 billion| Estimated time: 2 years]

the population discussion is on the ooc thread from pages 20 to about 30.

the population discussion is on the ooc thread from pages 20 to about 30.
OOC: OK, now I remember.

And the decision was to stick to the RL-based pop, strictly from the CIA factbook.

Post #384 by Sharina (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11496684&postcount=384)

Post398, by TG6R (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11497198&postcount=398). Here it's decided that we should keep as realistic as possible, and go by the CIA book. No boost.

If you're having another opinion, I want a link to that post. I believe every other player is playing with CIA-bases population, you're the only one boosting the population.

Sorry dad.

When i made them, the discussion was on-going and it appeared that would be the way to go. Never felt like changing them since. Nevertheless I think i might be entitled to some population increase since developing said countries.