Interesting article that touches on the mechanics of neocolonialism. Philippines has largely been in the US sphere of influence for 120 years, and before that was a Spanish colony.
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/analysis/Liberate-Lolas-with-Eudocia-in-Our-Hearts-US-Filipinas-Discuss-My-Familys-Slave-20170519-0001.html