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Nationality: Filipino

Occupation/Location: Graphic and Web Designer in Manila Philippines

How did you find about the Philippines?

I was born and raised here.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

To generalize on the areas: Batanes, Ilocos Norte and Sur, Pangasinan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Baguio, Mountain Province, Cordilleras, Batangas, Bicol, Marinduque, Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Panay Island, Ormoc, Iloilo, Guimaras, Bohol, Zamboanga City, Basilan, General Santos, South Cotabato, Dumaguete, Siquijor.

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

We have the most diverse attractions in our country. The Philippines have the largest coastline in Asia that’s why we still have the best beaches here. Our natural attractions have more number of fauna than even Galapagos Island. I’ll never get bored hopping from one island to the next here.

     Food

There’s a rich variety of food here in every region. Even if there’s a particular known dish, each region has a distinct way of cooking it.

     Culture

Each region is also diverse. From the Ifugaos of the north to the Tboli’s in the south, they exhibit rich cultures that some still practice until now.

     People

I still think Filipinos are still generally hospitable and smiles a lot what ever comes its way, we can always smile. That may be the biggest charm of being a Filipino.

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

Politics.

What do you like about the Philippines?

I have been around some countries in Asia and it’s funny that some things remind me of things here back home. In my opinion, we still have the best beaches and ocean here. The Filipinos are lucky to speak English very well, so Caucasians would find it easy to backpack in our country. We really have diverse attractions here, I guess it’s just managing them that should be worked on.

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation/Location: Officer in Charge of a local record company

How did you find about the Philippines?

I’m a true blue “Manila Boy”.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Baguio, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Bicol, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cadiz, Cebu, Leyte, Biliran, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos, Zamboanga, Palawan.

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

Amazing!

     Food

It may not appeal to everyone but it sure is good.

     Culture

Mixed

     People

Hospitable and friendly.

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

People.

What do you like about the Philippines?

People.

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation/Location: Government Employee, currently residing in Davao City

How did you find about the Philippines?

I was born, raised and educated here.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

I’m a boholana, so I crossed bohol, cebu and davao often.

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

There’s a lot to discover, remarkably beautiful!

     Food

Every places offers distinct taste, delicious foods and delicacies, but my hometown has the best liswi, saang and humbang langka.

     Culture

Diverse.

     People

Friendly and hospitable.

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

Corruption.

What do you like about the Philippines?

Foods and places.

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation/Location: Sales Manager/ Manila, Philippines

How did you find about the Philippines?

Born and Raised.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

Manila, Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, Baguio, Boracay, Palawan

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

There are many good places to visit and unexplored location here in the Philippines.

     Food

Many Philippines delicacies are available.

     Culture

Different cultures being applied.

     People

Filipinos are particularly hospitable and has a high family values.

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

Corruption in the politics / Political Dynasties.

What do you like about the Philippines?

Filipino basically must love its own country.

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation: Photographer

How did you find about the Philippines?

Born In the Philippines.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

Mountain Province, Benguet

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

So many places so little time.

     Food

Excellent, unique, delicious.

     Culture

Diverse, very interesting.

     People

Warm, friendly, hospitable.

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

Corruption, starting from cops to government. I also dislike the medical system.

What do you like about the Philippines?

Weather, food, people.

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation: IT Consultant

How did you find about the Philippines?

I was born here.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

A lot. I’ve been to the main island of Luzon and some parts of Visayas. I’ve been to the major destinations but I’d love to visit the less travelled ones. There are lots of islands in the Philippines, and I’d love to explore them all.

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

Naturally beautiful. I just hope that Filipinos preserve their natural treasure.

     Food

Filipinos have a sweet tooth. It might seem strange to others but is a mixture of the east and the west. Rice is the main staple.

     Culture

Highly influenced by religion (Roman Catholic) and their colonizers. It’s a hodge podge of different cultures.

     People

The most hospitable in the world!

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

The Filipino diaspora. While life may improve elsewhere, I hope people get the same opportunities in their own country.

What do you like about the Philippines?

It’s natural wonders!

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation: Abstractor

How did you find about the Philippines?

I was born here. I didn’t need to find it. 😀

What Philippine locations have you visited?

Eastern Samar (ganda! Virgin forests pa), Zambales, Pangasinan, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Oriental Mindoro, Ilocandia region, Corregidor, Places na nadadaanan papuntang Samar.

Eastern Samar (pretty! and they’re Virgin forests too), Zambales, Pangasinan, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Oriental Mindoro, Ilocandia region, Corregidor, places that you pass by on the way to Samar.

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

Walang tatalo sa own birthplace.

Nothing beats one’s own birthplace.

     Food

Healthiest ang Ilokano food, napakasimple, puro gulay, pero siempre masarap Kapampangan at Bikolano food.

Ilocano food is healthiest, it’s very simple, all vegetables, but of course Kapampangan and Bicolano foods are delicious.

     Culture

Makulay mga dances. Sa popular culture, such as music, magaling tayo. Konti lang buildings natin na unique. Other Asian countries such as Thailand, Japan and Cambodia have buildings that you can’t see in other countries.

The dances are colorful. In popular culture, such as music, we are good. We have few buildings that are unique. Other Asian countries such as Thailand, Japan and Cambodia have buildings that you can’t see in other countries.

     People

Tama nga mga foreigners, palangiti tayo, at palatawa tayo kahit gutom.

Foreigners are correct, we love to smile, and we love to laugh even if we’re hungry.

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

Marumi raw, sabi ng mga pumupunta dito, and they’re right. Maraming nagtatapon ng basura kahit saan. Mabaho pa nga, lalo na if you pass by Bayani’s pink cubicles. My eight-year-old Canadian-born nephew who visited the Phil last January was always complaining about things being dirty (streets, public facilities, etc.).

It’s dirty, visitors to this place say, and they’re right. There are many people throwing trash everywhere. It’s even smelly, especially if you pass by Bayani’s pink cubicles. My eight-year-old Canadian-born nephew who visited the Phil last January was always complaining about things being dirty (streets, public facilities, etc.)

What do you like about the Philippines?

Everything (I live here, I must learn to love what’s here in the Phil.; if not, miserable buhay ko), except corrupt government officials, greedy businesspeople and persons that cause so much pain in other people.

Everything (I live here, I must learn to love what’s here in the Phil.; if not, my life will be miserable), except corrupt government officials, greedy businesspeople and persons that cause so much pain in other people.

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation: Commercial Photographer

How did you find about the Philippines?

Born in the Philippines and proud to be a Filipino.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

I have been to most places in the Philippines from Batanes to Zamboanga. I’m looking forward to see Jolo and Tawi-tawi.

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

Exciting. Every province, every city and every barangay offers something different. Every one offers a different way of doing things—a testament to Filipino creativity. Just like, for example, the design of tricycles. Each barangay has its own design and color preferences.

     Food

Has its share of uniqueness. The kare-kare or adobo of one province has something different from the kare-kare and adobo of another province, although basically the same food. And one has to try the different versions to appreciate the different palate interpretation of another province.

     Culture

Varied and always pleasantly surprising.

     People

Warm and hospitable.

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

Too much politics and corruption.

What do you like about the Philippines?

Creative people, fun loving, music lovers.

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation: Businessman/Blogger/Artist

How did you find about the Philippines?

I was born here.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

To date, I have been to Baguio, Pangasinan, Tarlac, several places in Bulacan, Rizal, Metro Manila, Batangas, Laguna, Lucena, Puerto Galera, Bicol, Bacolod, Iloilo, Leyte, and Davao from the top of my head.

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

You can spend an entire lifetime just being a tourist here in the Philippines and still find new and interesting places to visit.

     Food

Excellent.

     Culture

It’s sad the way local culture in some tourist destinations is being overrun by what hip and popular.

     People

Warm and friendly

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

Political Corruption.

What do you like about the Philippines?

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation: Freelance writer

How did you find about the Philippines?

I was born here – in gritty Quezon City.

What Philippine locations have you visited?

Manila, Baguio, Cagayan Valley (both my parents had lived in Tuguegarao), La Union, Pangasinan (delicious milkfish!), Bataan, Baler, Rizal (memorable for its being artsy-fartsy), Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Davao City (though I still cannot stomach durian), Cotabato, Maguindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula (most of the time I had spent there was in Metro Ipil), Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte (in Iligan City, specifically), Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon.

What are your opinions on the following things about the Philippines?

     Places

The beauty of the Philippines lies in its nature; the cities’ common trend towards high-rise modernity is just a necessary and messy cosmopolitan sprawl.

     Food

Our food? Well, it’s certainly not as good-looking as that of other countries in Asia or in Europe (think dinuguan), but as I’ve been raised to eat it, I have no worries. My parents are very good at preparing Ilocano dishes. Several expat friends, though, are pining for greater variety – they encourage me to move past rice and good ole’ Jollibee.

     Culture

It’s a mix of the old and the new, of Oriental and Western, of the religious and the irreligious. The arts and culture scene here is something that I have come to love, albeit schizophrenically. But I think the music is fantastic.

     People

Strong and stubborn, we are. And I think that with our own personal versions of faith we’ve gained more than we’ve lost.

What do you dislike about the Philippines?

Traffic. Conservatism. The government, too, perhaps.

What do you like about the Philippines?

I’ve lived here all my life yet the Philippines still continues to surprise me – and pleasantly.

Your favorite place/s in the Philippines.