Originally posted by LikeASong:I might agree that unfair is not the right word as the U2 Corporation don't owe anything to the Philippinians and therefore there ain't such a thing as fairness/unfairness in their pricing. But I think the sense of my complaint is still there and valid. These are outrageous prices and really really against what U2 has always stood for.
Originally posted by LikeASong:I might agree that unfair is not the right word as the U2 Corporation don't owe anything to the Philippinians and therefore there ain't such a thing as fairness/unfairness in their pricing. But I think the sense of my complaint is still there and valid. These are outrageous prices and really really against what U2 has always stood for.
Originally posted by Ricku2:I'm not really well informed about what's going on there, but I don't think U2 can be used for these kind of things. I rather expect them to use this as an opportunity to do something against those violations of human rights that you are talking about.
Let's wait and see, there are a few complaints already there, but let's focus on the positives.
Originally posted by Turkued:I'm surprised and disappointed to see U2 play this facility. Knowingly or not, the band is being used to extend legitimacy to a cult / church, Iglesia Ni Cristo, whose actions have been so severe and against human rights norms that the government of Canada has given asylum to those attempting to flee the church ( https://usa.inquirer.net/9888/canada-grants-asylum-iglesia-ni-cristo-dissident ).
U2 should not be playing this arena. It is a palace designed as a show of power for this cult / church, which owns it. It should be noted that the church is a noted supporter of Philippine's President Duterte, one of world's more notable human rights violators. It's doctrine is exclusionary (you are not allowed to date outside the faith) and all other religions are considered heretics.
The nature of the religion doesn't concern me as much as what the church does to those who don't follow their doctrine. Again, Canada is giving asylum (multiple cases) to those fleeing the church/cult. The Arena is a showpiece for this church/cult. U2 is being used. I would expect a half full arena, at best, because the point is not making money from the concert, it is using U2 to extend legitimacy to this church/cult. That's not what this band is supposed to be about.
Feel free to Google the church and ask yourself if U2 should be associated with it. There is also a Facebook page entitled: Philippine Arena of Iglesia Ni Cristo, a Human Rights Violator. https://www.facebook.com/Philippine-Arena-of-Iglesia-Ni-Cristo-a-Human-Rights-Violator-2053977124879232/ . I'm very disappointed in U2. [YouTube Video]
Originally posted by miryclay:[..]
I'm Canadian and you just posted a CBC doc. Many people in Canada dislike the CBC and it's turning into a parody. I doubt many of our international friends would approve of a state controlled broadcaster. Sometimes it's as laughable as the DPRK site.
What's concerning about the Philippines is Abu Sayyaf and their kidnapping of Westerners. It's a shame that this group is a blight on a country of beautiful people.
Originally posted by miryclay:[..]
I'm Canadian and you just posted a CBC doc. Many people in Canada dislike the CBC and it's turning into a parody. I doubt many of our international friends would approve of a state controlled broadcaster. Sometimes it's as laughable as the DPRK site.