Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the criticism of Philippine President Marcos for his recent trade agreement with the U.S., which is perceived as unfavorable to the Philippines [1][4][5] - The agreement allows U.S. goods to enter the Philippines duty-free while imposing a 19% tariff on many Philippine exports to the U.S., which is seen as a significant disadvantage for Filipino exporters [2][4][5] - Critics argue that the agreement reflects a colonial mentality, as it resembles the historical context of the Philippines being a U.S. colony, where local industries were stifled by American imports [2][5][6] Group 2 - Former officials and political analysts express disappointment over the lack of negotiation strength displayed by President Marcos, especially when compared to Japan's more favorable trade terms [4][5] - The article mentions that the Philippine government is perceived as lacking assertiveness in its dealings with the U.S., leading to a situation where Filipino interests are compromised [5][6] - The disparity in trade terms between the Philippines and China is noted, with 98% of Philippine exports entering China duty-free, while many face high tariffs in the U.S. [5][6]