Do you think our country can still rise-up and become great?

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I am seeking for the truth and answers to my lingering questions. My beloved country, the Philippines, is truly beautiful and endowed with sufficient natural resources. Its friendly and hard-working people are both religious and educated. We have tons of engineers, doctors, pilots, architects, scientists, businessmen, entrepreneurs, religious people, miners, nurses, teachers and you name it we have it. They work not only in the Philippines but also in various parts of the world sending added revenues to the country. I am wondering why in spite of all of these advantages, my country is continually mired in poverty and as a consequence, the reference to China in the late 19th century as the "sick man of Asia," is now being used as a reference to the country. Our people resorted to drastic measures in the past to remedy the dire economic situation of the country. We had EDSA-1 People Power Revolution that toppled Marcos, followed by EDSA-2 Revolution and then this year (2010) we have elected a new government headed by Noynoy Aquino, but everything remains the same. The promised reforms never materialized. Worst of all the culture of corruption and impunity reigns supreme. My questions are: A) What shall we do with leaders who does not live-up to its promises? B) What is the best way to compel our leaders to listen to its people. C) Where does the problem lie? Please enlighten me on this matter. Your opinions and suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.