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NO PLACE LIKE HOME
August 24th, 2007 by charlottedianco
WHENEVER I prepare for a trip, I always get excited. Of course, who wouldn’t? I just like the prospect of seeing new places and meeting new people- BUT - the feeling doesn’t always last long. And I noticed that the more I visit other countries, the more I love the Philippines.
Last summer, when I spent my Holy Week in Singapore for the first time- I felt odd inside. The whole time I was roaming the city and checking out stuff, my mind was in the Philippines where HOLY WEEK is strictly observed- with procession and the likes. In my home town in Kalibo- Holy Week is a time for family gathering and seeing old faces during church visits. Doing the seemingly endless Way Of The Cross prayers with friends are always bearable.
Recently, I visited the Caribbean and stayed in Barbados for several days. I never missed the Philippines like I did during those times. I was craving to go home- even called the Virgin Atlantic if I could have the earlier flight because I felt that my original schedule was too long.
Aside from the hurricane that visited the Caribbean, everything was okay. I mean, they have a lovely beach (but not as beautiful as Boracay.. and yes I am biased!), they have a lovely church in Bridgetown (built by my favorite.. the Brits!).. but Philippines is still different. We have all these amazing beaches, breathtaking views of the mountains, our malls are fabulous (go Rockwell!).. but most importantly, we Filipinos are the most wonderful people (yes!). Okay, so we have all these gory news about some guy who stabbed someone in a videoke bar for singing MY WAY or we have these SIGUE-SIGUE SPUTNIK VS BAHALA NA GANG riots once in a while or a jobless man hanging in one of the giant billboards.. but so what! We are the most flexible when it comes to language. Most of us can speak English.. even the beggar can say ‘Hey Joe!’ with an accent. We are very warm and excellent in communication (why politicians and government officials are constantly verbally fighting remains a mystery…). But our strongest asset is our great sense of humor. We have this ability to cope with any situation. Having a good laugh is always a great feeling.
I don’t know but even if they say that the crime rate is high in the Philippines- I feel secure in my country (Ruffa, ikaw ba yan?). Besides, nothing beats tapsilog (whether homemade or from Goodah) and coffee for breakfast. =)
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