Gingko, Narra, Encina

''The Philippines is naturally endowed in natural wealth and beauty, and blessed with a large fairly skilled population; but alas, never in its history has it had its time to shine in the international stage. Its history, initially promising, was later plagued with struggles for independence from colonial powers, a tumultuous experience of democracy, an endless situation of poverty, and the divisive forces of regionalism–all of which had all undermined the ambitions of its leaders and lead a lasting impact on the future of its people. But, what if this all changed?'' ''The establishment of a Spanish colonial capital on the island of Iloilo in place of Manila and Cebu, and the unanticipated death of Chinese pirate Lin Feng during his attempted invasion of Luzon in the Red Sea Incident leaves it, for the most part, in its prosperous pre-Hispanic state. However, with it being only located a few hundred miles north, the threat of Spanish subjugation remains. Seeking to protect themselves from the possibility, two sinicised kingdoms–one centred on Pangasinan, and the other centred on the island of Mindoro–begin a conquest of much smaller, weaker states that eventually leads to the unification of Luzon and adjacent islands.'' ''Its newfound ability to effectively exert and consolidate its power on its territory and subjects coupled with stronger ties with China repel Spanish ambitions and allow them to maintain sovereignty. The future seems secured, and the hard work begins to bear fruit as the archipelago enters a golden age in which its divisive forces dilute and its subjects are united under the same national identity. However, as its main protector, China dismantles its navy and becomes increasingly isolationist, and as the West rises at the cost of Chinese power, threats to its prosperity emerges, and two questions arise. Has been the Philippines destined to a life of poverty and division all along? Has its age of prosperity was a mere distraction to its inevitable fate of obscurity?''

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