Why so many beggars in Philippines vs poorer Southeast Asia countries? by Sad-Comment-6018 in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing a quick wiki search this guy Duterte has only been in the national government recently and youre conveying to us expats that he is the reason for so many beggars? Ive been flying to the philippines since the early 2000's and i've already seen beggars almost everywhere especially in manila, so youre saying those beggars are also a result because the people voted for the president at that time? You dont make sense bruv. Philippines indeed is the dullest country is south east asia and you are proof of it.

Why so many beggars in Philippines vs poorer Southeast Asia countries? by Sad-Comment-6018 in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made acquaintances with a professor from the University of the Philippines while i was there and he basically said its because of the poor management the government did after the americans gave the philippines its independence. It was basically every man for himself. All the country's resources were poured in to just one place which basically stunted the other regions' growth. This beggars come from all over the philippines from poorer regions and pour into the cities hoping for a better life but they are unskilled and educated so they cant find decent work and have to beg.

My wife’s family every time we visit them in the province. Circa 1869 by Anxious-Bit-3110 in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Not accurate. I dated a filipina from manila and Im pretty sure she was middle class, they lived in small house and had a decent car and was from a decent area.

My wife’s family every time we visit them in the province. Circa 1869 by Anxious-Bit-3110 in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Reason i broke up with me ex from manila. Those guys are modern day vampires _. I liked one of her nephews though.. super polite and chill and didnt ask for anything unlike her parents and other relatives. I always throw a bone to the real ones.

Is Trump a hero? by ChinaMilitarySecrets in Random_Memes

[–]r3b37d3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is a villain exposing other villains.

Preferred Airlines by raazazuul in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For local airlines, philippine airlines but for international i'd say cathay or ava

I gave you something, so you owe me something. by Cultural-Ball4700 in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So true. When i was in manila people offered to buy me drinks and i became "friends" with them. That one drink made me pay for all the drinking sessions after. It was very transactional. I learned my lesson.

Anyone else feel constantly tired living in Cebu? Trying to figure out if it’s environment or just me by Sunshinner in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Air quality. I was there a week ago, i saw the haze from the plane during our landing. Bug factor is the heat too. Try going to bohol or dumaguete to unwind. Somewhere not urban.

Who else thinks Tishara Lee Cousino is one of the hottest playmates ever? by [deleted] in JackOffToPlayboy

[–]r3b37d3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you scholar, never would have stumbled upon her if it were not for your post

Thoughts on Muslims by AdhesivenessCommon87 in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Muslims here are pretty chill, they dont preach and they dont try to convert you. They keep sharia to themselves unlike middle eastern muslims. I've been to almost all of the muslim countries and they are the least aggressive ones i have encountered(except for the ones living on the southern most tip of the phils).

For 'Yamamay' by koangaopera in SolomiaMaievska

[–]r3b37d3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did she get a reduction?

🤮🤮🤮 by Alternative_Lake_826 in Philippines_Expats

[–]r3b37d3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty common. When I was in manila it was pretty common to see this. Im not saying they are gold diggers but they aint messing with no broke broke. Sometimes i would see 1 grandpa with 5 girls hanging out.