Back to the Philippines

Join me as I share my plans, thoughts and decisions regarding my return to the Philippines

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Our reason for considering the Philippines

February 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I have a very stable but stressful job in the IT field here in the Netherlands. I am aware that I am pretty fortunate to get a job like this here in this country where it is so difficult to settle down as a foreigner — especially if you do not speak the [...]

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The Top 5 Things I learned from living in…

February 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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
* [...]

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