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Pinoy Friendliest Countries

If you want to work abroad, or emigrate to another country, or even just tour places of other countries, there are countries who are considered Filipino friendly. Especially, if you are an OFW, better choose countries which are very Pinoy friendly. It's for your own good. Her are the top 10 Pinoy friendliest countries according to "Ang Pinaka" - a list TV program shown on GMA NewsTV, channel 11 in Metro Manila. Factors that were considered are Pinoy population and programs or laws that protect the Filipinos, which is very, very important. United States of America with more than 2,271,000 Filipinos Canada with more than 369,000 Filipinos Australia with more than 211,000 Filipinos Japan with more that 83,000 Filipinos United Kingdom with more than 52,000 Filipinos Guam with more than 42,900 Filipinos Germany with more than 42,800 Filipinos Austria with more than 22,000 Filipinos New Zealand with more than 17,182 Filipinos Spain with more than 16,000 F...

The Missing Pines of Baguio and Its Tourist-Friendly Cabs

People who have visited Baguio decades ago would often say "The moment you set your foot in Baguio, you would smell the pines." Baguio was like the best place in the Philippines to unwind, relax, and enjoy the nature. Those days, when you think of a vacation, you think of Baguio. My first glimpse of Baguio frustrated me. It wasn't the picture in my mind. I was expecting clean and well-maintained parks with lots of blooms and fresh greens. Had I not been to Camp John Hay, and if not for the cold breeze, I would have not enjoyed Baguio. I tried to sense the scent of pine trees but nada. In the 80s, Baguio has lost its pine scent, but at least, not its fresh cold breeze. The fresh air was gently soothing; something you can't breathe in in Metro Manila. In the 90s, I visited Baguio again. What I saw was a struggling Baguio, trying to recover from the earthquake that devastated the city dwellers. It saddened me because Baguio was losing its charm and beauty. I thought ...