For me this is the saddest part of our history. We never invaded other territory - nearby nor in a faraway land. We're the ones who accepted foreigners to settle with us in the Philippines. We even welcomed them with the best food and the best performances. Yet at the end of it, they ruined Philippines! the people and its history by colonizing us. Imparting values not ours. This truth really hurts me as I read this post. What if no one has invaded us?...what a great Philippines we might be! - rich place, wonderful people with values... sigh!