So, there you go: Hubris. Why any small navy would want to purchase an aircraft carrier is a 'no brainer'. This puts the Philippine's scuttle butt into perspective.
The article concerning the possible purchase of the aircraft carrier is just media hype driven by wishful thinking. Of course given the budget and personnel of the Philippine Navy, it is very unlikely for this purchase to occour. It is more likley for the Philippine navy to purchase Landing Helicopter Dock ships than "true" aircraft carriers.