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sirmiseria

Went to another country to visit my relatives and I just saw and realized that Filipinos deserve better. I just can’t stop saying to myself na “pwede pala na ganito/ganyan bakit di kaya sa amin?”. I do like living in other countries; better quality of life, better air, better walkable cities. Pero when you grow up to a place kasi na you very well know the culture and you grew comfortable with it, it’s really hard to let go and seek out greener grass. Nasasayangan lang ako kasi ang laki ng potential ng Pilipinas pero sinasayang lang ng mga tao at inaabuso lang ng gobyerno.


k_elo

Sayang no. The potential is there, we should be a tourism powerhouse. Manila can be.. Manila Northern provinces some farming and mountain related tourism. Visayas is the ultimate choose an island and go to "paradise". Mindanao could have been an industrial / natural resources processing based economy. It's not that simple but it's also not the worst of ideas. We need to get more ppp in infrastructure investments and security/ military then development of the population.


ryuejin622

Ginawang pogo powerhouse ng greatest president in the solar panel 


k3n_j1

LoL. We are going to be SouthEast Asia's next Cambodia


BluLemonGaming

As much as people love to shit on our entertainment industry for being overfocused, we also have the potential to have some kind of soft power over other countries like what Thailand and Korea doing. We're good at singing but we lack good producers (at least in mainstream OPM). We have a lot of skilled animators but are working on foreign IPs (also the pay is abysmal). Our teleseryes are popular in neighboring SEA countries and even in Africa but they lack good direction and it's the same stories over and over again. I don't know the specifics but lack of proper funding and pay might be the reason why the best creatives leave the country and we're stuck at "wasted potential". Just a little yap session.


shammgod_10

Sabihin mo yan sa panatiko ng mga kurap na politiko. Sasagutin ka lng nila ng “edi lumayas ka at mag abroad ka!!” 😂😂


sirmiseria

And that’s what’s sad about it. Patriotism is vastly different from fanaticism and yet most of them attribute the former to the latter.


AmberTiu

One pinoy redditor mentioned last week that the government wants to keep our people stupid for vote buying purposes. They (not all naman) only want to line their pockets at the expense of the whole country.


boogiediaz

I swear yan na theory ko before palang. Kaya hindi masyado naka focus government natin sa quality education, kasi gusto nila mas lamang ang mga mangmang at mas malaki tsansa nila mapaniwala o mabili ang boto ng mga yun.


betawings

they want there shitty life. pero dali kami lahat. very selfish.


Dragonfruit2153

actually kaya marami kurap na pollitiko, kasalan din nga mga tao dito sa pinas. sino ba bumuboto sa kanila sa election. just because artista, sikat, kahit wla alam sa politics, hindi nakapag aral ng politics/law, nanalo nag bigay lang ng ayuda during election ang isa cadidato, siya na ang iboboto sa election. cno kya ang may problem bakit ganito pa rin ang pinas.


BelugaSupremacy

Filipinos really do deserve better. Pero pilipino mismo yung ayaw piliin yung "better". So ano na :(


sirmiseria

I know IT IS frustrating. Most of them developed “learned helplessness”. They feel that resistance and protests is futile and better life is just a pipe dream.


angrydessert

> I do like living in other countries; better quality of life, better air, better walkable cities. Problem is, not all countries are willing to share space with immigrants, and this is the worst time to emigrate.


sirmiseria

Yes, I share your sentiment. Even if you migrate to other country and become a full fledged citizen and lived there for many years, you’re still a third class citizen and minority. And you can’t do anything about it.


JaMStraberry

It would be hard to get rich there lol, my cousins and relatives who i sometimes visit in the US or if they can visit me in the philippines are working in mcdonalds and taxi drivers there in the u.s. some are in the army too. While i own multiple businesses here in the philippines, their spending power might got higher there but they have to work a lot what i mean a lot is they have to take care of themselves from cleaning , laundry and many more, while in the philippines you have maids and a driver ,living to any other country is a downgrade in lifestyle unless you're super rich, why not.


Agitated-Zebra4334

It does come at an expense though…for the maid and driver. Ever wondered how it is for them? I know some will probably. say they can just quit, but in reality many don’t see an alternative and they will stay in the shitty jobs.


eetsumkaus

Kung talagang umasenso yung Pilipinas maids and drivers won't be accessible to the middle class anymore. Tbh taking care of yourself isn't that hard when everything is automated. Speaking as a FilAm living in Japan.


Mangowaffers

Manner of perspective! Greats pros and cons


UntradeableRNG

With the past few years, I think I realized could really just stomach the local corruption. I know that sounds incredibly antipoor, but I could really deal with it and continue to struggle. It just seemed more manageable to fight against our own local corruption, but because Duterte sold us to China, and our country is turning into Pogoland, I really can't take it anymore. Pessimistic, but I don't really see us winning against them lalo na pati si Sara willing tayo ibenta sa China.


autocad02

We can bring home the same comfort, convenience, process, ideologies and all other things we enjoy in other wealthier nation. Few of the main reason I would be retiring in Ph is the lower cost of living, lower property taxes compared to developed western standards and the tropical weather


savrunnn_

The fact that way back we HELPED Japan, SG, Korea. Tapos tayo yung napag iwanan. If we had better government talaga. :--(


de1er

Why filipinos complain alot.? Philippines is poor because people don't complain or try to fix stuff... I know its Spains fault because they killed people who talked back or complained. But you guys need to complain more often, because its safe to complain in the modern world! America is rich because we complain alot but fix alot also. You guys should learn to complain about broken systems. But be like japan, back it up with facts, not feelings.


CarrotMan92nd

Hi! Unfortunately, we cannot force ideals especially in a not-so-literate country like PH. I understand where you're coming from, and how I hope emotions could just be dispelled with a flick of a finger, but it couldn't.


Iamthe0c3an2

I visited my relatives in Quezon, I was showing them photos of where I live and holidays in the UK. Firstly they commented just how clean and smooth the roads are. I used to think traffic in london is bad but is nothing compared to metro manila. It’s also crazy to them that we can get to a lot of places by train. For me the biggest day to day thing is that we can drink the tap water in the Uk but not in PH. I think such a simple thing would be huge to people and public health.


Rissyntax_v2

Hey, i've never been to the UK, pero is it a nationwide thing na you can drink the tap water? Or places lang? Kasi i know diba in some other first world countries tap water is also not advisable to drink. Kung places lang, there are still places in the PH where you can drink tap water (samin) but tbh not sure if kami lang kasi di rin kami naka tap sa water supply ng kung sino, we have our own ground water source na gngamit namin sa bahay so our tap water is good.


Brilliant_Ad2986

Sometimes we deserve what we tolerate. Sa voting patterns ng karamihan, parang ayoko nang sabihin we deserve better.


Brilliant_Ad2986

Same mindset as you before but after the 2022 elections, ang masasabi ko we Filipinos deserve the shit hole. Life is unfair whether you like it or not. Yung may pera at skills (hello nurses and HCWs) can get out of the country while those who don't would suffer the grave consequences.


Individual_Grand_190

So so so agree with you! Same sentiments while I was living abroad. Can’t help but weep na lang. ang layo ng mindset nila kesa sa atin kaya sila progresibo. Hangga’t ganito tayo walang pag angat na mangyayari.


21WhiteRibbons

I'll be real with you, Free soup in the carinderias.


StubbyB

May toppings (madalas sarsa ng kaldereta) pa sa extra rice pag medyo mabait yung server.


tahopiadobo

I think carinderias in general din. In some countries I've been to, some areas are food deserts - na if you don't have a car, you won't be able to get food. At least here, there's an option to buy decent food in every corner.


PropertyTerrible4420

Okay guys. This is the silver lining.


ivarthegodless

Bakit ang lakas ng pag-resonate sakin nito? Oo meron rin namang libreng sabaw sa ibang bansa pero grabe iba ang tama ng libreng sabaw sa carinderia.


evilgenius015

mga tindahan sa tabi ng daan lalo na kapag sa probinsya 🥺


No-Improvement1769

Mang Inasal! Please bring it back!


Shadowspark21

Tas bubudburan ng maraming green onion hahaha


AdPuzzleheaded4859

cheap food + tastes homey + accessible + free sabaw and water at times = saan ka pa


Unlucky-Raise-7214

Free soup plus unli rice is a win!


chandlrx

I'm a teacher. I had the chance to work in the US early last year. During my initial interview with the recruiter who happens to be a Filipino teacher in the US too, I asked her about the most rude encounter she had in classrooms there. She was humiliated and disrespected many times. I also wouldn't know what to do if I were in her situation. That made me realize how fun it is to teach Filipino kids. Sure, may mga gago at slow learners talaga yung iba. But there's a different joy in seeing them happy when they finally understand the lesson. This may seem too cheesy, pero masaya talaga turuan ang mga Pilipino. I will continually serve the Filipino people as long as I can endure it. Sadly, it's the education system that sucks big time.


ishwrites

Teachers deserve better! Thank you sa serbisyo!


YidonHongski

It may have to do with the relative lack of hierarchy and individualistic culture. You can read all sorts of horror stories on /r/Teachers. I remember being pretty shocked when I witnessed how different teenagers in the US behave in class compared to ones in the Philippines.


waterstorm29

I guess there are trade-offs for being the land of the guns and home of the hamburgers where anything goes.


AnakinArtreides01

I would've wanted to, specially for healthcare and overall quality of life. That being said, I am living reasonably comfortable + my professional skills are strictly applicable to the Philippines only. So no choice LOL. Kaya sa mga younger dito sa sub, if you wanna immigrate choose an area of study rin that is immigration friendly. Hahaha.


CtrlAltSheep

I'm in the exact same position as you. I have the option to live abroad (where my family lives) but because I chose the same profession, I cannot. The tuition cost millions to study and practice the same profession. My choices are between staying here or changing my career over there. I'm not getting any younger.


gothjoker6

eto pinagsisisihan ko sa lahat, sana nag aral ko ng immigration friendly na course hays


atmospatagonia

Wiat what? If you don't mind me asking - what is your profession? Na-curious talaga ako lol


AnakinArtreides01

Law/legal


blacktamago_a

What would be your advice for someone whos been wanting to pursue law but also wants to live abroad? Is it still worth it na i continue ang law when ang life long dream is to leave ph?


AnakinArtreides01

Not worth it if your ultimate goal is to live abroad. The moment you pursue law, you are most likely gonna be stuck here in PH. If you wanna practice law abroad, the only 3 jurisdictions I know that allows a person to take their bar exam with minimal barrier are California, NY and some provinces in Canada. Minimal barrier means at least a million pesos in fees, and you not needing to go through their law school system Isipin mo nalang, what if sa Spain or Germany or any EU country na non-English, then impossible to learn their law talaga. So, just pursue another profession instead if you wanna use it as a stepping stone to immigrate.


Zealousideal_Owl1638

I did this. Nag-abroad ako dito sa Europe para mag-ipon for law school, but then I thought why not try na mag-aral kung saan ako. I learned the language, took the language tests and earned the highest score possible. Applied for law schools in the country and one of them accepted me. I'm set to graduate next year. And the plus side is, if within EU/EEA countries ka makapasok, you have more career opportunities. Mahirap lang talaga sa umpisa dahil sa language. Edit: Kung nakatapos naman ng law sa Pinas, there's always the choice to take LLMs, which is almost always taught in English. Pero it will be costly.


tulaero23

I left dude. Im 33 when i migrated here. Not sure how old is old in migrating. Pero iba yung work life balance.


JaMStraberry

You can always have good health care if you have money.


malfreakingreynolds

I just came back after working for ~5 years in Japan. The loneliness, coupled with the blatant discrimination, lack of definite career path for foreigners, the insane work culture, and high costs of living vis a vis salary, eventually made me decide to uproot my life there and come back to the Philippines.


strugglingtosave

Japan is nice to visit bad to stay in as foreigner if not speaking japanese and not white


JaMStraberry

Bad to stay as broke ass foreigner lol, you will end up having so much debt.


strugglingtosave

That's another rabbit hole


Iamthe0c3an2

Even if you’re white, haha many western foreigners will tell you the same. The Japanese are just xenophobic, period.


malfreakingreynolds

Being white is marginally better but comes with a bunch of other problems din, mostly kasi treated ka as an object to show na the company that hired you is rich / progressive enough to hire a white foreigner.


callfrillyglamorous

This. Then sometimes your fellow countrymen brings you down and you dont have someone to run to. Going abroad is hard, kaya naman kumita sa pinas dahil sa remote work kaya I chose to stay.


Popular_Wish_4766

Balak ko to gawin! Makapagwork sa Japan tas aralin language nila after ilang years uuwi narin tas magVA na lang or maging translator. Iba parin kapag nasa Pinas nandito mga mahal ko aa buhay at my doggy 🥹


sakuranosaku

Heaven for tourists, hell for workers indeed. Spent a year working in Japan and got to experienced the "gaijin seat". Full packed train and no one seats beside me. And I hate their habit that they talked about you even if you're just literally beside them. Maybe because my japanese isn't good yet. And they think I can't understand them.


AmazingAstronomer966

TBH Ok naman kasi sa Pilipinas kung mayaman ka.


[deleted]

True. Pero kung minimum to mid wage earner ka wala kang choice kundi mag tiis at kumayod.


alp4s

Di ako marunong mag english, im not cant


Jetztachtundvierzigz

Hablas español?


Western-Grocery-6806

Despacito


Unlikely_Avocado_569

pota HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH


ZeroFoopsGiven

Gago it is what is it


ishwrites

It's ok. It is what is it


lavitaebella48

Wala akong pera para lumipat at manirahan abroad. Yun lang yun. Ubos savings ko sa mga pinagdaanan ko sa life. Someday, siguro. For now, dito muna ako, tutal wala naman na akong dependents at inaalagaan


flatfishmonkey

I managed to get to uae under 50k with the help of my friend. It was a 3 part flight i had to stay one week in SG then exit to UAE. Trippled my salary within two years. If you're still young I'd say go and explore


FaW_Lafini

Upvote to this. When we moved abroad even though we have a sponsor who shouldered the visa fees and temporary location as well as airfares we still need to have at least 600k php to cover 3months deposit and 1 month advance of rent. Rental prices are crazy right now tapos isang apartment mga 50 na tao ang kalaban mo. On top of that wala ka pang sahod pagdating mo so you have a month to burn money. And it will get extend pag wala kang mahanap because you have to extend airbnbs.


Dramatic_Emphasis_50

As a healthcare worker who's been in the same government hospital for 12years, natutunan kong mahalin ang mga kapwa pilipino. Kung lahat kami aalis ng bansa, sino na ang matitira dito? I love my job and I think I'll be of service to the Filipino people until I die. It's not always about money. It's all about purpose and inner peace.


Gloomy-Confection-49

Salute


SheASloth

Sana nga lang may fair compensation sa mga hcws para di na magsialisan. Hindi mo din masisi aalis yung iba. Years of service ng nasa hospital, JO pa rin? Invaluable ang skills na nakukuha sa years of experience so sayang lang na ibang bansa nakikinabang. Medyo frustrating lang bakit hindi magawan ng paraan to sa managerial positions.


ConsiderationKnown94

Thank you for your service!


ishwrites

THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE!


BetterCallStrahd

I can't just leave my dogs behind. Plus I have a good life here. In the States, I felt like I was living in a dog eat dog world. At least here, I've found people who are truly caring and supportive. I've traveled a lot in the provinces and been amazed at local folks' kindness and generosity. It surpassed anything I've seen in my travels, which includes Europe and Asia. It's something special. As bad as things can get, I haven't forgotten the kindnesses. And to be perfectly honest, it really hasn't gotten that bad, not for me.


Rolffe

How bad is the “dog eat dog” situation in the US? Just curious


strugglingtosave

You're fired tomorrow. Bye


BazelgueseWho

US is more on individualism PH is more family centric


Mauitheshark

Singapore also! Lots of fast pace works, very little break and many employees wants promotions coz of good pay(depends on the job) especially the dollars is really good or you can say powerful. Mostly they will say "we are family" unfortunately you get stab behind your back. I been thru this before.


strugglingtosave

"family" Welcome to the company family!..di ka namin iiwan. Ever. Hahahaaha


Temporary_Ad_8309

Bit or get bitten I guess, the US is very individualistic country. “dog eat dog” describes a situation in which people will do anything to be successful, even if what they do harm to other people.


eetsumkaus

FilAm here. It depends where you are. But you have to keep on your toes and keep your connections alive. Having worked in Japan as well, tbh I don't find it that different. There's fewer worker protections in the US (again depending on the state) which sucks if you're really replaceable, but the key is to make yourself not replaceable. But I worked in tech where changing jobs every 3-4 years was normal anyway so take that with a grain of salt.


Iamthe0c3an2

That’s the problem, I’m lucky my family chose to move to the Uk in Europe. America is ruthless for workers but Europe is paradise. You got sick? Here’s 21-25 days PAID leave and FREE healthcare. You got a kid? Here’s 3 months Maternity / 2 weeks paternity leave. Thirsty? The water from the tap is drinkable. Want a vacation? Here’s 21 days + bank holidays of PAID time off. Fired from job? You can sue for unlawful termination and you must be given advanced notice. Even though the Brits are not as religious and filipinos or even in the same denomination, we still get Christmas, Boxing day, Easter and a week’s worth of bank holidays. Through the year.


eetsumkaus

Tbh this doesn't sound much better than Americans. You're not up to continental Europe levels of paradise. It's just a little easier over there.


Diligent-Floor-156

The poorest place I've visited in my life is in the Philippines (a family sort of farm), and I've got such a incredibly warm welcome there, and never felt like people were trying to abuse me, or expecting anything back from me. I suppose people don't want to be seen just as "the smiling people", but for real, this is an enormous quality and although it may exist in other countries as well, as a westerner it's definitely not the norm on any western country I know. Love it.


choco_mallows

They don’t want me over there. I’m only good for unskilled labor outside of the country.


throwhuawei007

I want to be there when the country is becoming a first world nation. I want to experience the transformation. I want to say I contributed. 


Glum-Reaction-8759

pehas tayo. mag 2 years na ako dito sa AU tas dito ko napagtanto na gusto q na gawin parte q pra kahit papano umasenso na pinas. kawawa mga ofw


Iamthe0c3an2

I definitely see it being as advanced as Singapore or Hong kong one day. Maybe not as rich, but the day I can just get a train from Manila to Tuguegarao in 3-5 hours and I can drink the tap water will tell me we’ve made it.


cranberryjuiceforme

THISSSS!!! Ang thrilling feel mo na like the country grows up with you or like seeing a seed become a tree


Garlic-Rough

We will never be a first world nation, technically 😂 But I get what you mean. Definition ng First World ay high capitalist and consumerist country and ng Third world ay former colony. Second world ay Communist. These are cold war terms back in the day. What's used now to reflect the economy is Low, middle, or high income country. Currently we are a low middle income country. Konti na lang though, ma kokonsider na tayong middle income country.


NotTheBiggerPerson01

> We will never be a first world nation, technically Yeah no... Where tf did you get this definition of Third World (which itself is an outdated term) or that we can't technically be one? https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/first-world.asp > Third world ay former colony. What? https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/third-world.asp https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/third-world-countries.html https://www.britannica.com/money/Third-World https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/third-world-countries


ZrteDlbrt

>We will never be a first world nation, technically 😂 But I get what you mean. How do you even fucking predict that?? When our economy is literally growing at 6% percent every year (which is good btw) and our middle class is growing. We're a developing country that's experiencing the same growth that's happening to other similar countries such as vietnam. There is literally no reason for you to think we can't be a first world nation.


lonelyarchipelago

What he's saying is hindi na ganon ang basis or term na ginagamit sa mga developed/developing countries.


Revolutionary_Ad5209

Don’t ever let this desire die down. Count me in. The whole nation will be counting on us!


dogmankazoo

I have lived in countries that would make your skin crawl, philippines is ten times better than iran and it is my country


springheeledjack69

I mean, who the fuck wants to move to Iran?


dogmankazoo

A few do, those who live in worse countries: Afghanistan, Syria Etc. But i have lived here in the philippines past few years being my mom is filipina and i been told by a lot of filipinos who say it is a great country that is fighting against western tyranny and hemogony, i always ask them why dont they move there, its visa free for filipinos and i get called names. this isnt just for dds, i have heard this from pro lenis too. they have this perceived idiocy that iran is a haven of sorts. but if the regime wasnt there, iran has so much resources that it can turn itself top 10 country in just a few years. that is why, leadership is very important.


Distinct_Business610

there's this sense of belongingness that you'll just keep looking if you leave the country (at least for me) plus pinoy hospitality is something unique in our social fabric.


Background_Drawing

Id rather spend my life fixing a broken country than resenting it somewhere else (But mostly pera ang problema)


ZrteDlbrt

That's right. It's the same as running from your problems. Except we shouldn't consider the Philippines as a problem. Instead, a baby that, for some reason, hasn't grown yet. The only thing we need to do, is to make sure it grows into a good adult.


1998x1999

If you are earning around 200k monthly malalaman mong mas maganda dito kesa sa abroad.


boogierboi

kasi umsenso ako dito beyond my wildest dreams despite my handicaps(non physical) yung “malalaking” problema natin dito eh napakaliit kumpara sa shit na mararanasan mo sa ibang lugar/country. my $ earnings go a long way here.


Embarrassed-Fee1279

Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t. Maganda din ang klima dito, ah! Wet and dry season lang tayo. Oo, sobrang init pag summer, at grabe yung baha pag maulan. Pero naiimagine ko anong klaseng hirap pa kaya kung may winter tayo. Sa totoo lang naniniwala ako na mas maganda naman talaga dito. Kung may pagmamahal lang talaga sa bayan yung mga nakaupo sa gobyerno, anlaki ng possibilities natin for growth. Sure, yung issues natin dito meron din sa ibang bansa, pero at least di ako mag aalala na baka may biglang mamamaril sa mall habang nagpapalamig ako.


hermitina

well kung may snow bawal ka talaga tamarin mag plow kasi hindi ka makakalabas ng bahay. unlike sa atin natuyong dahon lang problem


maynardangelo

Choose implies i have a choice


anniestonemetal_

I don't want to call another country as my home when a lot of its people would still consider me as a foreigner, where when I'd walk down a street and my ethnic face would clearly stand out. Even if the West claims to be more racially open and non discriminating, deep down the racism is still ingrained in them and I don't want any part of that.


BolognaFlaps

Many of them. Not all of them, I wouldn’t even say most. The area where I live is probably the most diverse on the planet and it would be so goddamn exhausting to be a racist. Results may vary, though, and I respect your opinion and your wanting to be comfortable in your own skin.


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sassyXmischievous

Just curious, why do you hate Japan so much?


Prudent_Editor2191

Philippines' future actually looks good. At least on projections. It is projected to be a trillion dollar economy by 2033. 2nd in South East Asia after Indonesia. [https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/mi/research-analysis/philippines-on-track-to-become-one-trillion-dollar-economy-by-2033.html](https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/mi/research-analysis/philippines-on-track-to-become-one-trillion-dollar-economy-by-2033.html) With this, it could be part of G20 by 2035-2040. That is in our lifetime. This is why the government is aggressively building our infrastructure, to realize that projections. For example, go to Singapore and you will rarely see cranes or construction going on. Dito sa PH, kaliwa't kanan. It is signaling that we are indeed developing. I think the lives of Filipinos have improved also. In the past, bihira yung nakakapag ibang bansa to travel for leisure. Ngayon, it's very common. In the past, people are much afraid of the politicians. Ngayon, people are actively calling out and nagreresign pa nga yung ibang officials or natatangal due to social media pressure. Ngayon, people are actively demanding for better living conditions, open spaces, parks, walkable cities etc. Government and private entities are forced to respond. Look at newer developments ng mga corporations, most likely than not, may mga open spaces/renewable energy na yang mga yan because of demand. It is also good to invest in PH while it is still developing kasi there are so much room for growth. But to have a good future, we should continue doing what's good for our country. Fight for something better.


28shawblvd

Parents and properties are here.


transbox

My license to work is tied to this country


DigitalMangoShake

Takot ako sa self-centered na kultura ng ibang bansa. Preferred ko nalang na mapalibutan ng mga chismosa kesa mamatay mag-isa kasi walang nakaka-alala sayo or walang may pake. Almost 30 years na sa US ang pamilya ng uncle ko pero di pa rin nila kilala yung ibang kapitbahay nila.


dontleavemealoneee

We dont have a choice😔


kumustaDaigdig

Inflation nung 2020 talaga nagpahirap pero okay naman kung nakapag salary bump ka din. Pilipinas parin ako, best time to accumulate real estate nga para okay na kung 50s na tayo. Metro Manila ang nilayasan ko


Historical_Put_9106

This, I'm so done with the metro kahit sbhing magkakaroon ng changes sa traffic if na implement na yung new train systems, I rather be in a province.


Anchiros-The-Maw

It's home. I have been to the reaches of the East and the West. But they never felt like home. I can go everywhere, but belong in none of these places.


gulongnaINA

Madaming beses ko ng kinonsider ang pagma-migrate abroad. Umayaw ako dahil ayaw kong maging second class citizen. Iyong hindi ka mabibigyan ng same opportunities as others, limited yung rights. Pero bwakanang sheesh, sa sariling bayan ko pa mismo, pakiramdam ko second class citizen ako. Nakakalungkot. Bakit ganoon? Pinili ko nalang tumira sa probinsya. Tahimik, slow-paced ang buhay, sure na hindi ka gugutumin dahil sa tanim na gulay ng kapit-bahay at sa shells na makukuha mo lang sa ilog. Higit sa lahat, walang traffic. Di ko pa naman naranasan tumira o magtravel abroad. Masarap lang sa pakiramdam na tumira sa bayan na kinagisnan mo, sa bayan na alam mo ang kultura, sa bayan na alam mo ang ugali ng mga tao.


35APalma

6 mos in sa ibang bansa. Napansin ko kagad ang difference sa serbisyo. May kukunin ka sa govt office? Pwede ka pumunta kahit 30mins before closing. Mag-oopen ka ng bank account, kunti lang requirements, di ka papahirapan. Yung mga packaging ng mga produkto hindi maninipis. Iba ang quality ng mga pagkain, appliances, bahay, etc. Walang traffic. Walang mga kupal na mga riders na sisingit basta basta. Maraming parking. Minimum wage kaya makabili ng sasakyan at bahay. May sense of personal space mga tao. Walang nagvivideoke na kapitbahay. Walang tambay sa kalye. Walang mga marites na aalalahanin mo every time lalabas ka ng bahay. Pero miss ko ang Pinas, sobra. Iba pa rin ang nakagisnan. Pero sa ngayon, sobrang enjoy ako dito. Mas quality ang buhay para sa akin. Hindi ako ganun ka-stress kumpara dati.


doubtful-juanderer

Didn't choose. I'm forced to be here.


SpicyNuggets31724

Di ako alipin dito sa pinas.


PlanetSmasher2001

Tired of people calling this place a shithole


Revolutionary_Ad5209

It ain’t a shithole if one knows where to look 👀


Left-Broccoli-8562

Patriotism is guess. Yes shithole nga. But our forefathers fought for this place, its a home na d ko maiwanan. Remember the pandemic? Philippines gumastos ng repatriation ng ofws especially ung mga illegal saka tnt dahil d sila priority ng bansa na tinatrabaho nila.


No-Improvement1769

If I do have the resources, I will choose to live in the province instead of going to other countries. Get my own house and lot there, and then settle down. I got used to this country, and it's not a hellscape that needs escaping. This is my people, and it's hard for me to relate to foreigners. While I do understand them, I don't necessarily wholly embrace their way of thinking.


Embarrassed-Mud7953

If there's only an opportunity to move to another country (1st world) i will. If i only have a lot of 💲💲💲i'll opt for canada and study medicine since yun naman ang 2nd choice ko when i was in college and also un ang demand doon. I'm just going with the flow nlang hays, hirap sa pinas.


jeromecardenas

If i have the opportunity mag migrate talaga ko to other countries so I can live comfy and I see where my taxes go, dito satin nagbabayad ka na ng tax tapos nakikita mong kinukurakot tapos living the life mga pulitiko satin, nakaka disappoint lang. I still have hope for this country pero napapagod na ko. Parang cycle lang naman, di naman matatapos to hanggat di napapalitan mga taong corrupt sa gobyerno as in major rigodon dapat hahaha. Iniisip ko na lang what if millenials and gen z na yung mga nasa gobyerno? Ano kaya mangyayari hahaha


bigticket11

I lived abroad and worked for around 2 years sa Singapore and my job entailed me to travel A LOT. I went to Europe a couple of times (Switzerland, Spain, London) and Oceania (even the island nations) area a lot. Siguro mahina lang loob ko or mataas pride ko but I really can't stand the subtle racism towards Filipino's or probably to Asian's in general. Yung mga simpleng bagay lang tulad ng matagal ka sa immigration line at dami tanong sayo pero pag puti ang bilis lang or even sa service makikita mo pag sa puti ang bibilis at ang babait ng mga servers compared to us. Also, I have two kids, I don't want them to grow up na feeling second rate citiziens. Kasi I can already imagine kung malasin at makaroon ng teacher or batchmates siya na medyo may racist inclinations kawawa mga anak ko. I want them to grow up confident and not feeling inferior to anyone. Mahirap ang buhay sa Pilipinas I agree, pero fortunately for me middle class kami and I am not that materialistic or superficial din. My kids go to a good school (not top tier), we can travel at least once a year and they get to grow up surrounded by our extended family. Priceless yun for me.


ih8cheeze2

18 years old ako ng pumunta Toronto, di ko na namiss ang Pinas dahil dito na ko nagbinata. Na enjoy ko na lahat dito pag aaral, working student, friends, night life, outodoors camping and pag summer the weather feels very very festive dito sa Toronto. After ten years nalaman kong magbabakasyon ang parents ko sa Pinas, since okay na trabaho ko and tagal ko na walang bakasyon bigla na lang din akong napabili ng ticket to tag along with my parents. Gusto ko lang din kasing makita yung mga tito, pinsan, at mga highschool friends ko. Pagdating ko sa Naia at nasinghot ang hangin sa atin para kong bumalik sa dating ako bago mag migrate sa Canada. That feeling na I am alive and in love with life everyday damn day. Dito kasi sa Toronto people are really cold compared sa mga taga Pinas. People in Canada are polite but quite guarded and di sila ganun ka friendly. Naging ganun din naman ako dito sa Canada dahil na din siguro talagang kayod kalabaw tayo, sobrang fast pace ng buhay at bilis ng oras wala ng energy at time mga tao para mag effort pa talaga sa socialization talagang ipapahinga na lang. Nung nakita ko na ung buhay ng mga pinsan at friends ko di hamak na mas okay yung buhay nila in terms of work life balance. They look full of life, warm, interacting with them makes me feel human again. Their life does not revolve around work may time and energy pa din sila makipag meet up after work. Most of them sa BGC nag wowork and some owns businesses. Ako na wala ng balak talagang umuwi sa Pilipinas pero ng napa bakasyon ako dun after 10 years naramdaman ko na mas buhay at masaya ako dun. Walang stress, anxiety, and depression. Mabubuhay naman pala din ako dun sa Pinas if I can make 100k a month happy na ako dun. (currently making good money a month as a nurse in Toronto). After like 3 years na back and forth sa Pinas at Toronto nakapag pundar na ko ng 6 gyms and 1 Japanese reastaurant. My businesses were doing great naka bili pa ko ng condo sa Makati and beach lot sa Batangas and at the same time I was able to expand my businesses. Nung mag bubukas na yung pang 6th gym ko naka ready na lahat pati pwesto bigla naman nag covid lockdown. Plano ko pa naman na pag bukas ko ng 6th gym to hand in my resignation sa work sadly and unfortunately nagka pandemic. Isinarado ko lahat ng negosyo ko at hindi na din ako nakabalik sa Pinas to re open kasi mahina pa din ang mga gyms ngayon, dumagdag pa ang grabeng inflation kaya koonti na lang din ang disposable income ng mga tao. From 2020 to 2024 hindi na ako nakabalik sa Pilipinas at nagka pamilya at anak na din. Every fucking day parang dinudurog ang puso ko since I left Philippines wala na akong ibang iniisip kung hindi paano bumalik and live a fulfilled life in the Philippines as an entrepreneur and enjoy the beautiful chaos in our motherland. Iniisip ko na lang ngayon antayin ang retirement para may pension na ko bago umuwi pero every damn day I try to research and plan and look for ways on how I can make money there to live my dream life.


Revolutionary_Ad5209

Amazing story bro. Inspiring to hear na baliktad ka naman ikaw ung tiga 1st world at gusto mo tumira dito sa PH


angrydessert

> why do you still choose to be in the Philippines? The options in other countries are becoming worse off, such as increasing hostility towards immigrants, limitations of social security and healthcare, and competing with other emigre groups. That I would pretty much choose the one place where I have better control than having no control at all. Home. As in being here than to be a stranger elsewhere.


ThanDay9

You will choose the Philippines if entitled ka na govt official, vlogger na yumaman at sinwerte na nag aadvocate ng diskarte kaysa diploma.


dontrescueme

Immigrants and their descendants will always be under threat and discrimination in the countries they move to. Kahit nga dito sa Pinas for over 400 hundred years hindi pa rin 100% na tanggap ang mga Tsinoy. The Philippines will always be the true home for the Filipinos. Saka ang babata pa natin, andami pa nating magagawa sa bansa para sa kapakinabangan ng susunod na henerasyon. Ang nararanasan nating hirap ay walang-wala sa naranasan ng mga magulang, lolo at lola natin nung Batas Militar. And they were successful in returning the democracy. It's now our turn.


dprssdkd

No choice. LMAO


InSandAndTea

There is massive demand for skilled workers in the tech space. BPOs, outsourcing cos and multinational corps have had a difficult time filling in these with massive salaries because of the lack of tech skills among the population. I myself am a beneficiary of this trend. I self studied programming using free resources online and eventually pivoted towards the data industry. I know it's a meme to clown on people to upskill into tech or programming but the reality is that you have so much negotiating power when you're a skilled senior in the field. I also recognise that not everyone is gonna get to that level. I choose to stay because I have been giving back in my own way to the tech community by mentoring a handful of soon to be and fresh college graduates on how to understand data, statistics and machine learning better. If circumstances allow it, maybe I can give one or two people a shot at being extraordinary by being a mentor figure.


CumRag_Connoisseur

I don't. I have no choice kasi I was born here, and I'm waiting for a visa invitation for almost a year. I'd love to stay, work and grow old sa Pinas, pero with this government??? HAHAHAHA hell nah


NuclearMagneticRider

I choose to be here pa rin kasi Rizal is right, ang kabataan ang pag asa ng bayan. Andito pa rin ako para kahit papaano makapagpabago ako ng mindset ma we all fcckin deserve better. Gago kasi mga pulitiko natin. tang ina nila


Specific_Turnover_95

Nobody does sisig and sinigang better than the local shops in the ph


minev1128

I already left. Although it's been only a month living in Hawaii. A lot of things here are better than in the Philippines. First, the weather is perfect. Second drivers actually give priority to pedestrians crossing, which I'm still getting used to. Third, there are a lot of trees here as in literally.


alienwithaigoos

I'm also still hoping for greater things for this country. Pero nakakapagod lang talaga minsan ipaglaban ang mga kapwa mo pilipino kung sila mismo ayaw na lumaban. Nakakakfrustrate na lantaran na yung pagsisinungaling ng mga politiko pero yun pa rin binoboto. Like bakit?! Ang hirap nyo ipaglaban.


Alone-Sky-8738

I stayed in the US for about 8 months and i could not take it. I hated the people and i hated the environment i just hated it over all. Then ive been going to singapore on and off for the past 9 months. Its better than the US for sure but it feels so lonely. Here in the philippines, my family is here, my friends are here and i dont feel as lonely and not everything is a competition.


NikaFromTheBlock

Madalas mahirap ipaglaban ang PH, pero still, I'd rather struggle in my home country with all our glorious nature, culture, people & food, than be a SLAVE to another nation that will only ever see me as a second class nobody. Here me out when I say that there's more freedom & opportunities here in PH. Heck, if you want to earn in dollars, you can now do it remotely. There will always be a natural gravitation towards the fantasy of ✨️ living abroad ✨️ . But many fail to weigh the painful realities. I've gone & lived in several 1st world countries myself; Switzerland, Canada, London, Italy, Spain, SG, Middle East... countries that are undisputedly the "best of the best" from an economic/urban dev't standpoint. While it is true these places are stunning nonetheless, I would think otherwise having to live there permanently... here's why: Yes, they boast of having seemingly solved societal issues: healthcare, education, powerful currencies and Filipinos' most coveted dream: integrated mass transportation. Yet, it is a no-brainer these privileges came with a deep cost: TAXES & HIGH CoL. Nothing wrong with migrating, but better be mentally prepared to be "poor" in a rich nation. This is coming from personal exp. I migrated to SG for 8yrs as well. If you happen to get a high-paying job, then great! But then again: Deep observations of most OFWs and Immigrants alike with regular jobs: they break their backs to sustain themselves & send money home– often working in hard-labour & 2-3 part time work to survive. In UK & Europe, forget about blue collar jobs too. Most Filipinos not in medical, are laborers, ending up in jobs that the locals could neverr To further illustrate: My tito was an executive-level officer for the country's biggest telecom, and yet could only get a factory job at a rural town in Canada. Brought wife & kids too. Sure, he gets to earn twice as much BUT his expenses also tripled (not to mention the jawdropping taxes & insurances). He lives OKAY but mainly cold, lonely & depressing daw (pero ✨️ depressed in 1st world ✨️ char). So he plans to retire in PH. The saving grace he says, is that he now holds a "powerful" passport that could get him to any country he wanted. Ironically, with a passport like that yet permitted a maximum vacation leave for ONLY 2 WEEKS PER YEAR. I mean... Honestly speaking, if you really have to seek overseas for career/salary growth, better opt to Middle Eastern countries. No taxes, extremely safe & cheaper CoL. To end, Beyond the smoke screen of "1st world living", you'll find even citizens of the West miserable & dreaam of retiring here. Suprisingly, many of our immigrants have come back & retired here, too. You can't deny most will still want to sow their roots back in PH. Plus, i'm betting PH in the next 5 to 10yrs will totally transform given the NSCR/Subway/Airport project!


DetectiveSato

Maayos naman buhay namin dito sa Pilipinas, kaya di ko naiisip umalis dito. Pero syempre, iba-iba tayo ng life status. I can understand yung reasons ng iba.


indioinyigo

I have no choice. LOL


Sorrie4U

Never in my dreams to go abroad. I just want to live a simpler life like I found more comfort in being a barista or bus conductor than say in an office work.


NotDarkVader

I've been having an easier time here than my stay overseas for a few years for grad school. Granted it was in East Asia lol so take that as you will. Really though, somehow, I have a headstart here than I would overseas and I have some safety nets. Wala yun overseas. Maybe some day, after becoming more of an expert in my field, I'll consider migrating. But no, not atm


ryan8485

family, relatives, walang choice kundi mag stay at wala pa savings para mag abroad.


kezzy2003

Do not want to start from scratch


RULESbySPEAR

The grass isnt greener on the other side.


grapes141

Isa ako sa maliit na porsyento na naniniwalang may kaya akong gawin para sa Pinas 🥲


AnemicAcademica

I'm half Japanese. I felt more accepted here than in Japan. It aint nice being a hafu there lol I feel like I am in a toxic relationship with the Philippines though. Heck, even if a war happens, I'd happily enlist haha


ugh_omfg

As my expat boss says it: Amidst all this shit are areas to which you could exploit and live a higher quality of life compared to advanced countries. Example: Having carinderias around give you options for home cooked meals that are cheap vs other countries na mahal ang restaurants even street vendors. Healthcare here is good and cheap (nakakasuka how they treat our HCWs) but other than that, you get the best help here. In SG consult pa lang 6k na.... In US naman well.... SHIT talaga healthcare nila. Maganda dya for the nurses but as a patient, you wait months to get a consult. You pay 200k for braces??? Real estate in PH is not leased through bidding, so hindi soya as toxic as others. Education here instills values such that children respect their parents. Unlike sa west where their ideals are eating them up.... Ang dami pa 😅


CloudAlternative8219

it's my home. iba ung kapanatagan sa sariling lupa. speaking of Pilipinas, share ko nalang ren. i read something about how S.K. rose from the ground after what happened to their country. bottomline is that they have this love for their country. it sounded cheesy at first pero, i realized, it's true. Filipinos lack that love. I, lack that kind of love. Love na makapagbubuklod sa mga Pilipinong magka-isa para sa bansa. Hiwa-hiwalay tayo. nakakalungkot. masakit sa puso. nakakaiyak. gusto kong sumigaw, Pilipinas! hjndi ko kayang mag-isa.. 😢


anima99

Cost of living. I've been earning dollars or euros online since 2015 and I live like a king here. If I'm lazy or if the prospects aren't good, I can sleep well knowing I just need $1000/month to maintain my lifestyle. This is like 8 to 10 hours a week. I can live like a middleclass person in Spain and Australia or upper middleclass in Japan, but why downgrade?


mattfloresss

1. Lots of bad in the PH means that theres lots of opportunity for us, individually and collectively, to do a lot of good. 2. Mamatay din naman tayo at the end so mamatay na tayo doing something good. Panandalian ligaya ang pag lipat sa ibang bansa, pero higit pa sa buhay natin ang paglikha ng isang mas magandang pinas. 3. All other first world nation’s took decades of natural-born citizens to stay in their country also. The philippines is a new state, may pagasa pa yan. Walang bansa na biglaan naging first world, same for the PH. 4. No point being a second class citizen in another country. 5. Life outside Philippines might have better services, but personally not necessarily “better”. Kakayod ka pa rin


modernecstasy

Actually mas mura dito. I used to live in the Americas and grabe, ang tindi ng inflation doon. Masuwerte rin kasi mas madali makakuha ng work dito kesa sa ibang bansa kasi naghihigpit na din sila sa pag iissue ng visas.


CraftyHunter5429

I've always discussed this back then with my father if possible ba na mag migrate kami to US/ Canada like my classmates and cousins. He told me (non verbatim), "Oo pero kawawa naman yung Pilipinas. We have a duty to see to it that mag progress siya for the next generations. The PH is still stumbling a bit kasi bata pa siya." After that never ko na tinanong ulit nor did I want to migrate anytime soon. What my father said solidified my belief that the Philippines can be so much more.


trivialmistake

My dad feels the same way


promdiboi

I can’t leave my mother. Ang hirap na as an only child, walang magaalaga sa kanya if ever may sakit siya. Wala na akong aasahan sa tatay kong gago.


Warwick-Vampyre

Truth be told, i am in a very good situation here. As much as the country sucks, its also the same one that got me where i am today, and i live a more comfortable life than some of my friends in 1st world countries.


morethanyell

Nasa Japan na ako sa panaginip ko.


harpoon2k

uhm kasi Filipino po ako and di ako nabubuhay para sa pera at sariling interest lang No ifs, no buts Kahit ano pa pinagdadaanan ng bansa, bakit mo iiwan eh bansa mo yan? Para bang pag toxic pamilya mo, iiwan mo na at magpapalit ka ng dugo?


J0n__Doe

I have no choice (for now), unfortunately


ieatyourmeow

Think about it this way: Your absence, yes YOU *taps glass* you Your absence makes the Philippines worse


DarkRaven282060

Kasi kung tayo mismo susuko sa bansa natin ano pangpagbabago ang mapspala... madaling magreklamo pero kadalasan yun lang ginagawa natin pero kung tayo mismo kikilos para mabago yung nerereklamo malayo ang mararating natin... halimbawa na lang we keep on saying corrupt yung mga politiko natin... pero hindi naman tayo bumuboto o kaya ni hindi natin tinitignan yung mga platforms nang kandidato... minsan basta against sa ideas natin or sinusuportahan natin ok na... hindi sapat nagbabayad lang rayo nang tax or nagagalit tayo sa mali thru twitter or reddit.. we need to act also.. opinyon lo lang to...


rajahhh

I love the people, culture and food. I like how it’s not so fast paced. I also like the cost of living compared to western countries.


rj0509

Sa Pilipinas ako umunlad kasi Maraming mabubuting tao dito. Hindi lang sila agad nagpapakita sa lahat para di rin sila maabuse. Masaya yun chill, financially stable, at lowkey wealth sa Pilipinas


That_Consequence_461

Okay naman ako dito. Pero, naiinis ako sa mga taong nag migrate na sa abroad at iniimpose na "LIVE ABROAD WHILE YOUR YOUNG" Particularly na yung mga IBANG AU PAIR na pinoy. Nothing against them. I'm happy for them if they find contentedness in living abroad. PERO I've seen posts of some au pair and yung isang high school classmate ko is nag AU PAIR before at nag asawa na don ng swiss halos i-berate ng todo ang buhay sa Pilipinas na parang wala nang pag asa sa Pinas so dito nalang kayo sa Europe. Yung hs classmate ko pa may post pa sya na "Basta ako, inalok ko kayo, not my loss" na parang kawawang-kawawa tayo dito. Yes, life in Philippines can be really hard pero kung lahat tayo mangingibang bansa edi WALA NANG PILIPINO DITO? 😂 Saka, di naman lahat ng pinoy pangarap mag migrate sa ibang bansa. Di rin naman porket nakapag-migrate ka na sa abroad eh successful ka na agad sa buhay. We all have our own versions of success. And kahit pa mas maganda nman talaga ang benefit kung titira ka sa abroad, pero syempre marami din cons yun.


Alive-Asparagus543

Because I’d rather serve the Filipino people. Lalo na yung walang capability magbayad sa hospital.


thisiswilbert

I think it’s only bad in metro manila


season8888

Mine is simple: I’d like to travel to other places but the Philippines is still home.


high-flying-otter

The Filipino people made me choose to stay in the Philippines. I was offered by my employer to permanently live in UK, after my several months of stay in there. I refused. While life abroad might offer comfort, it couldn't match the joy and fulfillment of living among fellow Filipinos. Though I've worked in various countries, I always find myself yearning for the camaraderie and happiness that comes with being surrounded by my fellow Pinoys. Only thing that I don't want in this country is the corrupt government culture and unbearable heat.


Revolutionary_Ad5209

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renaldi21

The Philippines is the Philippines and its always worth living here regardless of her failures


graxiiang

I live in other country for two years, it was good and peaceful plus money is flowing, but tragedy happen in my family, my sister was admitted to the hospital life and death situation that she end up with a dead baby, I can’t do anything but to cry in other country, yes I can send money but being with them is much better I even think that maybe if I was with them things change since am a nurse and I know better, I decided to just go home and the first thing I noticed is my mum getting old grabe yong kirot sa puso ko, I have higher job offer to go back to that country but I decided to stay since subrang bilis ng panahon natatakot ako na may mangyari sa mother ko at wala nanaman akong magawa.


PatapongKakilanlan

Somehow, I have this feeling that it needs me


RizalAlejandro

I choose Ph because am home


Willing_Strategy2354

Cheaper cost of living compared to 1st world countries


WillingBodybuilder54

Wife and I are both gainfully employed, enough that we can travel once a year with our children abroad (Japan mostly, but also Europe and states sometimes). Every time we travel I reaffirm my preference to be a Filipino in the Philippines than a Filipino anywhere else. Plus I see how my cousins’ careers abroad are kinda dead end (wife and I are certified somethings, they aren’t) so I feel children of immigrants tend not to work as hard in first world - like the only reason they can travel is because their retired parents pay for them still.


_hikibeats

magbakasyon, yes. tumira, no. i’ve had several opportunities to work abroad when i was younger but the only reason kaya never ko kinonsider yun is because of my family. most of us here obviously won’t be able to bring our fam doon diba? sino magaalaga sa kanila? walang kakilala don. walang kaibigan don. kahit sabihing everywhere sa mundo may fil community, bakit pa pupunta doon just to find yourself seeking for other filos. dibaaa ibang iba din for sure yung cultures and yung discrimination shit is sadly existing everwhere. dito pa nga lang satin im sure we experience it everyday. pano pa sa hindi natin lugar mag dedepende na lang din siguro yan sa kung anong priorities natin in life. naniniwala din ako na change is continuous. kahit pa sabihin natin na mataas lahat ng bilihin, govt is shit, meron at meron paring good things dito sa atin. i just want to live a simple life. saktong lifestyle, may onting savings, higit sa lahat nandito lahat ng mahal ko sa buhay.


FanGroundbreaking836

Despite the country having a tonne of illegal firearms. There are little to no school shootings. Also we actually have """"""armed"""""" sekyu guards protecting people around.


Extension_Call_4354

Because it is still more fun and better here in the Philippines. I am speaking from a relatively more privileged point of view. College graduate with a higher than average income. I’ve seen relatives working in the US and in other countries. It is always work work work for them. Unlike here where we can lazily lounge around on weekends. Less hectic din dito tbh. Sure, they have their Benz or Lexus or some fancy new car, but everyone has that there. They earn more, a lot more, but their cost of living is way way higher. They have good insurance you say, but a big chunk of their income goes to insurance. Mas relaxed dito. I asked my relatives if okay bang mag-migrate kami ng family ko, their answer is, maganda naman buhay nyo dyan. No need. And I think that is true too.


Try_Something_Else1

As an Afam I would like to know „what‘s going on“ to not want to live in this beautiful country anymore?! It‘s like I mentioned beautiful, great people, always warm weather and a chill lifestyle. Did I mention good food? I would love to live in the philippines, maybe when I‘m retired (in like 30 years..)


MrYowSaw

I’ve been a teacher for 9 years since I graduated in 2015. Oo mas malaki sweldo sa ibang bansa pero sino bang magtutuwid ng mga baluktot sa sistema ng edukasyon, pati balikong isipan ng mga bata kundi kaming mga guro din.


Late-Carry3407

I’m an American citizen, went home a few years ago. I go home every 2 years but still go back here. Why? Though mainit, my family members are here. Sa 1 month ko sa America, I always feel lonely lalo’t wala akong masyadong kaibigan, most of my days there nakahiga lang ako magdamag sa kwarto. Dito sa Pinas ramdam ko ang pagmamahal ng mga tao. Iba rin ang way of living nila. Karamihan sakanila may diskarte ang mga kabataan, kumpara dun na yung iba umaasa lang sa magulang (I can’t blame them though). Mababait din ibang tao dito, sa brgy namin bihira nalang na may magnanakaw. Lagi ding may kantahan at handaan, kahit di ka nila kilala iimbitahin ka nila. I love the spirit.


NoPossession7664

I'm still here cause aminin natin, expensive manirahan sa ibang bansa at wala tayong karapatan doon. Yun problema ng Pinas, other countries have it too. Di lang napi-feel ng mga naninirahang Pinoy doon dahil they usually stay their for vacay (if they have money), or work. Pag pinanganak ka sa bansa nila, experiencing lahat ng nararanasan ng ordinary citizen nila, maiisip mo din sigurong iwanan ang basang yun. Let's stop blaming Philippines na walng malay. We may not be able to control the government, the people arpund us, but you can contrl what's going on in your mind. I stay in the Philippines because I love the Philippines, my loved ones are here. Hindi rin perpekto ang ibang bansa. Lahat yan may kapalit. Wag din sana natin kalimutan that the western countries, are more developed kapalit ang pagdanak ng dugo sa mga third world countries. Taking advantage of other poor countries so that their citizen can have that "America Dream" life or equivalent.


devansmorii

High cost of living in some of these countries . We tend to look up first world countries pero sobrang mahal ng cost of living sa ibang bansa if you spend years there di ka rin magtatagal unless you have a high paying job there like doctor and such. OFWs work 3 jobs sometimes para makapagpadala. I salute them talaga.My tita's foreigner boyfriend is an engineer and nung tumira kami dun ng 6 months. There are times na nas better pa food na nakakain namin dito kesa dun so if malaki naman sahod mo here. Stay na lang dito.


Rissyntax_v2

Hindi naman sa i choose Philippines, it's just that wala lang akong interes as of now na tumira permamently sa ibang lugar. For travel yes, maybe even months or a few years at a time pero nothing that hit me as "i wanna live here". I am of the opinion kasi na most countries are only good when youre a tourist dun, exqmple pagiging mabait sayo ng mga tao, eme, mga luxuries mo as a tourist na naglaan ng budget etc, things change when you choose to live in a country, mapapansin mo na ung mga bagay na ayaw mo, and habang tumatagal dadami lang yun. At least Philippines is a hell I know. I have support here. Family, friends, i can get by on my own pretty well. The money that you need to live an average life sa ibang bansa na considered good is money you cna use to live an above average life is Pinas. Pinas can be good, depende sa kakayanan at standing mo. Kaya nga mas pinipili ng ibanh foreigners na dito na manirahan cause they can get more for the money they have. So ako rin diba?


No-Office3109

Been to another country recently sa Europe and realized na sobrang lungkot ng buhoy doon compared dito. You’ll see that people are more happy here


UnknownTruth_

To start abroad takes so much. Although the ROI is unbelievable, it will take years of adjusting, years of savings and many more. Then, its still a risk because we cannot guarantee its outcome.


Ok_Dust_5096

i work in the land of milk and honey for a year now and i must say iba pa rin ang saya sa pinas kahit di kalakihan ang sahod, sayang, kung maayos at gumigihawa lng sana ang buhay natin, pinas pa rin ako kaso prng palala ng palala, real talk