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Geoffrey · 06-30-2009, 06:37 AM

ItDontMeanAThing,

I agree that air pollution in larger cities is a problem, especially when you use jeepneys (diesel exhaust) for local transportation. However, I've found that using cabs and carefully choosing where you live can mitigate the pollution issues to an acceptable level. I also agree that keeping a low profile is essential. Ostentatious displays of wealth, rude and or "I'm superior than thou" behavior will nearly always lead to something unpleasant. And, no doubt there are plenty of Filipinas seeking a sugar daddy or simply a "ticket out" of the Philippines. However, you will also find some amazing women in the PI . . . women who often make excellent wives. My wife of 12 years is a former school teacher in the Philippines. She comes from a good family, she's honest, dependable, loving, caring, frugal, and I love her dearly. I've been accepted into her family and genuninely enjoy their company. As you allude to, foreigners will always be at a distinct disadvantage in most disputes as local law and custom will tend to favor the native filipino. I suspect that is true in most third world venues. Despite the "warts," I still find the Philippines to be an attractive place to live. It really depends on what you are looking for, and on how willing you are to adapt to the local environment. Once cannot "bend the Philippines" to one's own perception of the way things ought to be. You must embrace as it is, warts and all. It's not for everyone.

06-30-2009, 06:37 AM	#23
Geoffrey Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 67	ItDontMeanAThing, I agree that air pollution in larger cities is a problem, especially when you use jeepneys (diesel exhaust) for local transportation. However, I've found that using cabs and carefully choosing where you live can mitigate the pollution issues to an acceptable level. I also agree that keeping a low profile is essential. Ostentatious displays of wealth, rude and or "I'm superior than thou" behavior will nearly always lead to something unpleasant. And, no doubt there are plenty of Filipinas seeking a sugar daddy or simply a "ticket out" of the Philippines. However, you will also find some amazing women in the PI . . . women who often make excellent wives. My wife of 12 years is a former school teacher in the Philippines. She comes from a good family, she's honest, dependable, loving, caring, frugal, and I love her dearly. I've been accepted into her family and genuninely enjoy their company. As you allude to, foreigners will always be at a distinct disadvantage in most disputes as local law and custom will tend to favor the native filipino. I suspect that is true in most third world venues. Despite the "warts," I still find the Philippines to be an attractive place to live. It really depends on what you are looking for, and on how willing you are to adapt to the local environment. Once cannot "bend the Philippines" to one's own perception of the way things ought to be. You must embrace as it is, warts and all. It's not for everyone.