Why does the government insist on letting in masses of Pinoys? This is very strange. Let in a bunch of Japanese, at least we can understand. But Pinoys?
If they were really capable, their country would not be such a shithole.
This policy of importing third worlders is the work of the criminally insane.
Simple. Some form of trade (bilateral or ASEAN) deal was done with the Philippines, allowing their nationals to seek education and jobs in Singapore in exchange for business opportunities there. Another country would be Myanmar. Third country would be Vietnam, although to a lesser extent than Philippines and Myanmar.
If you don't believe me, check the number of Pinoy or Burmese eateries islandwide, especially in the heartlands. No longer are they exotic cuisines to be found exclusively at Lucky Plaza or Peninsula Plaza.
In retrospect, the media-hyped opening of the Jollibee restaurant at Lucky Plaza had profound symbolic significance. There was a plan and a message behind it, with Jennie Chua, Ho Ching and the others implementing it.
The Filipino Independence Day celebration was also an annual reminder from the Pinoys to remind us of who's the boss'. It was passive-aggressive showboating from the Pinoys at its finest.