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Top Ten reasons to go to The Philippines

Discussion in 'The Random List' started by Kuya, Sep 21, 2010.

  1. Kuya
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    Kuya The Geeky One Staff Member

    1. Your Mahal

    for a lot of us, this is the only reason we go.

    2. The Weather

    Today, the weather in the Philippines was hot, tomorrow it will be hot. And so on..

    3. Some amazing vistas

    Taking a stop at a farm near the sea will usually reveal some amazing scenery;)

    4. Prices there are far better than here.

    Once you're there, that £ in your pocket will take you far further than it will in Skegness.

    5. Friendly locals.

    Filipino people are some of the friendliest people on the planet, they will make any stranger welcome.

    6. Relaxing.

    There is a saying about Filipino time, this is something to be appreciated when you see farmers working at 5am but will get out of the sun before noon so they can relax for the afternoon and share a few San Miguels with friends.

    7. Food.

    Filipino food is a mix of Asian, Spanish and native cuisines. Everyone has tried Chinese or Japanese, but how many people can claim to have eaten Filipino food?

    8. Smallest Mammal in the Philippines.

    If you get to Bohol you can see the Tarsier monkey, an amazing looking creature which can fit within the palm of your hand!

    9. Karaoke!!

    The Philippines can outdo the Japanese when it comes to the love of Karaoke that runs through the blood of every Filipino!

    10. Your Mahal singing Karaoke!!!
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  2. adamchryss
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    adamchryss Member Lifetime Member

    I strongly agree at no. 10 :) :like:
  3. Balot
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    Balot Active Member Lifetime Member

    the reasons that i Miss ph while am here in the terrible cold UK are :) the rats the cockroach,ants, the roaster tekltelaokkkkkk during monrning make us awake :) the mud..and all my thin clothes which is very impossible for me to use here in the UK WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !
  4. Kuya
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    Kuya The Geeky One Staff Member

    The roosters are evil! Evil I tell ya.... ;)
  5. Balot
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    Balot Active Member Lifetime Member

    not at all Kuya :)they are the traditonal clock of the native filipino like me heheheheheh :)
  6. Kuya
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    Kuya The Geeky One Staff Member

    Well, I never bothered to wake up at 4.30am till I was in earshot of a rooster.. :D
  7. Balot
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    Balot Active Member Lifetime Member

    bless :) just think that after the roaster noise over you can make a roast roaster afterward :) or play sabong to it..make a lot of money in ph.. HAHAHAH
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    florgeW Lady Mod Senior Member

    lol.. you are funny Sean! bless you x
  9. lonelywinter
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    lonelywinter New Member

    additional reason to visit Philippines is simply because of our SMILE and how we accommodate visitors :D
  10. oss
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    oss Somewhere Staff Member

    Number 4 is not so true these days, before Christmas I was buying good beer in the UK for around 45 pence a bottle that's about 30 peso, a San Mig Light in Manila is 27 peso at the local Sari Sari these days. Meat and rice are now a lot more expensive than when I first went there and I was recently shocked at the price of very cramped accommodation in Paranaque that a few years ago would have been just 1500 to 2000 peso a month and is now 3500 a month.

    Ok still much better than anywhere in the UK but nowhere near the quality of a similar room in the UK, we pay only 9000 peso for a place 8 to 10 times larger than the places I saw last week.

    My Top reason for going to the Phils? -- to be with my kids -- Next Top -- to be with Ana.

    But I agree with the rest of your choices :D
  11. pennypinay
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    pennypinay Member Trusted Member

    I agree with 1, 2 and 7.
    Love to see my mahal na Nanay and family. Feel the heat and enjoy the food that I really really missed!!!!!!
  12. florgeW
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    florgeW Lady Mod Senior Member

    just discovered that my muscles and joints are far better in the warm Philippines... aside from family and friends being there, also the reason I want to go back as often as possible would be the pampering treatments I am getting while lounging on the beach!
  13. KeithAngel
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    KeithAngel 2063 Lifetime Member

    1, Absodoodle
    its a bit cool and wet at the moment
    Im a bit bored with the food
  14. guenther
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    1. Your Mahal

    for a lot of us, this is the only reason we go.
    Well, i came single, married twice and now i am single again, LOL, doesn't apply for me...

    2. The Weather

    Today, the weather in the Philippines was hot, tomorrow it will be hot. And so on..
    definitly ! I love the tropics since my first visit to another tropical country. !! 10 stars !
    3. Some amazing vistas

    Taking a stop at a farm near the sea will usually reveal some amazing scenery
    see point 2, only in the tropics !
    4. Prices there are far better than here.
    depends on where one earns his money, i earn it here, so ist kinda "doesn't matter where one is."
    Once you're there, that £ in your pocket will take you far further than it will in Skegness.

    5. Friendly locals.

    Filipino people are some of the friendliest people on the planet, they will make any stranger welcome.
    YUP
    6. Relaxing.

    There is a saying about Filipino time, this is something to be appreciated when you see farmers working at 5am but will get out of the sun before noon so they can relax for the afternoon and share a few San Miguels with friends.
    YUP twice, they got it right ! We are the ones getting it wrong !
    7. Food.

    Filipino food is a mix of Asian, Spanish and native cuisines. Everyone has tried Chinese or Japanese, but how many people can claim to have eaten Filipino food?
    mmmh, a slight disagreement from the Chef here, LOL
    8. Smallest Mammal in the Philippines.

    If you get to Bohol you can see the Tarsier monkey, an amazing looking creature which can fit within the palm of your hand!
    Puro mata !
    9. Karaoke!!

    The Philippines can outdo the Japanese when it comes to the love of Karaoke that runs through the blood of every Filipino!
    i gave up and sing also now, to the amazement of myself, LOL
    10. Your Mahal singing Karaoke!!!
    see one ! LOL
    Last edited: May 31, 2011

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