"Where people smile almost all the time" Philippines by Penelope4

Philippines Travel Guide: 23,727 reviews and 78,806 photos

What Philippines is famous for

No, no, no.... don't mention shoes or you will upset me.
You have a point in mentioning Filipino workers abroad.
Or the caring nurses who I am very proud of.

But one has to stay in the Philippines to understand why Filipinos like shoes,
why they go abroad to earn money
why they care for elders, for children, and for the sick,
or why we have so many shopping malls
or why we love music or boxing or basketball
or why we do not have too many obese inspite of our eating habits.

Filipinos love life. We celebrate life.

Where people smile almost all the time - Philippines

At a young age, Filipinos learn to share.

Filipinos have strong family ties. Here you see my aunts and sisters.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Delicious and/or nutritious foods, clothes and accessories at affordable prices
Cons:Air pollution
In a nutshell:Respectful citizens, abundant foods, lively malls...

Last visit to Philippines: Nov 2009
Intro Updated Nov 18, 2009
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aussirose May 6, 2011 at 3:16 PM

I can see why the pigs run the fastest here :o) ...Thanks for my first laugh of the day Penelope :o) Yes, see you in Paris!! xx
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hopang Sep 26, 2009 at 10:25 AM

Interesting overview on Philippines with excellent image on Lechon. Thanks for the virtual tour. ~ho & pang
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junecorlett Jul 25, 2009 at 5:13 AM

I love the tips on greeting in the Phillippines - will save it for that day, thanks for sharing. Nice page.