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What do non-Filipinos like about the Philippines?
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What do non-Filipinos like about the Philippines?
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Filipino women are not only the world's most physically beautiful (IMJ), but also the sweetest, most compassionate and loyal. Age, for them, is a sign of maturity rather than a disqualifier for relationship. It's very common to see young Filipino women with older men. And, personally speaking, I feel blessed to be in relationship with one of the best of the best ❤. I would not want to go back to relationship with a western woman. Many parts of the Philippines are blessed with amazing natural beauty – beaches, mountains, coconut groves. The large variety of fruits here are inexpensive and plentiful. I had no idea there were so many varieties of bananas, avocados and mangoes! Everywhere, Filipinos I've met are nearly universally friendly and respectful. I'm accustomed to being called “Sir Bobby” here. And when children are introduced to me, it's common for them to take my hand and put it to their forehead as a sign of respect for an elder. That's simply a beautiful tradition! I have rarely felt less than completely safe, even at night. Scuba diving and snorkeling is relatively inexpensive and spectacular in many (not all) places here. Huge variety of coral and wildlife! I've heard there are scorpions and fire ants here, but I have yet to encounter any after 18 months. (Having lived in Mexico, that's a bonus!) Air travel is relatively inexpensive, as is the cost of living in general. Visa options for foreigners are many, and pretty simple relative to other countries. There are some downsides to life in the Philippines too… but I'll stick to responding to the question. Mabuhay!
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I have lived in the Philippines off and on for the last 20 years and was formerly married to a Filipina for many years. My opinion is that Americans and Filipinos have a deep friendship that is abiding on many levels. The people are warm and loving and hard working and resourceful .They also have strong family ties and work hard together to achieve group goals. The most negative thing is their corrupt political system which tends to favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor and thereby enforces institutional poverty. I would suggest a parliamentary system instead would be better suited to the needs of the general population.