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100 interesting facts about the Philippines

Does the Philippines really have the world’s largest banknote? When did Filipinos first see an airplane in their own country, and where did it come from? Where and when were the highest and lowest temperatures in the nation’s history recorded? To many foreigners, the Philippines looks like an exotic tropical paradise – beautiful beaches, smiling…

The Philippines – Myths, Stereotypes, and Misconceptions (Part 1)

Is the Philippines truly a place where you can live like a “king” on a thousand dollars a month? Is it inherently dangerous? Is every Filipino genuinely happy, all the time? Many of the assumptions Westerners hold about the country – its cost of living, safety, or the nature of its people – are due…