What If Sabah was recovered by the Philippines: Exploring the Economic Impact

Today, we delve into an intriguing question: What if Sabah was recovered by the Philippines? How would it have impacted the Philippine economy? Let's imagine the possibilities and explore the potential outcomes.

The Historical Context]To understand the significance of Sabah's recovery, let's delve into the historical context.
Sabah, located in the southern part of the Philippines, was historically part of the Philippines and owned by the Sultanate of Sulu, who's a Filipino.
However, it is currently under the administration of Malaysia.
Weird, right?
So, how did that happen?

The story begins during the era of European colonization in Southeast Asia.
In the late 1800s, the British North Borneo Company established a presence in the region, including the territory now known as Sabah. The company rented the place from the Sultanate of Sulu.
Fast forward to 1963 when Sabah, along with Sarawak and Singapore, formed the Federation of Malaysia.

During the period led by President Diosdado Macapagal, the Philippines made efforts to reclaim Sabah, asserting its historical connection to the Sultanate of Sulu, which held claims over the region.

In an interesting twist, the government of Malaysia had been making payments to the Sultanate of Sulu as rent for the land they occupied.
However, tensions arose when the descendants of the Sultan of Sulu demanded an increase in the rental fees, as they deemed the previous amount of 5,000 US dollars per year to be too low.

The Malaysian government, reluctant to continue paying rent, declined the increased fees proposed by the Sultanate of Sulu.
This disagreement escalated the dispute and led to diplomatic negotiations and the involvement of international courts, further straining relations between the Philippines and Malaysia.
The Philippine government argued that the transfer of Sabah from the British to Malaysia was illegal, emphasizing the Philippines' rightful claim to the territory.

This complex situation gave rise to prolonged discussions and legal proceedings aimed at finding a resolution to the Sabah dispute.
The differing historical interpretations and political considerations have contributed to the ongoing tensions and challenges in the relationship between the Philippines and Malaysia regarding the ownership of Sabah.
Now, let's refocus our attention on the topic at hand.

If the Philippines were to regain control over Sabah, a scenario that holds hope for the future, it would undoubtedly have a profound and transformative impact on the country's economic landscape.


History of the conflict by YouTube Channel, Hindsight.
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