Back to the Philippines

The Philippines

* faith in God and Christian values
* friendliness, hospitality and generosity to visitors/people you meet. Helping people in need.
* respect for parents and older people
* being close to family
* to excel in work and academics

the USA

* following your heart
* being independent or self-reliant
* responsibility in personal finances
* courage (lakas ng loob) and adventurous spirit
* good communication

The Netherlands

* Learning to Deal with your situation (difficulties)
* Emotional toughness (not to be too affected emotionally by negative comments/difficult people)
* Eating Healthier fresh foods
* Be confrontational and brutally honest if needed (Filipinos are not normally confrontational)
* Being practical and placing less value on material things and more value on personal improvement.

On the following posts, I will explain each briefly.

• About
• Our reason for considering the Philippines