Similar to Italy, the Philippines has a mind-boggling array of laws and regulations, many of which people don’t pay the least attention to. It’s an endearing sort of characteristic in many ways.

There is much talk of the Filipinos needing “discipline.” In Makati, you are forcibly prevented by the barriers along the sidewalks from crossing the street where it suits you.

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