The Wheel and Axle

Or, as we prefer it, the Pearl of the Orient.

But that’s semantics.

We are, after all, truly the shining treasure of this part of the world.

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This is an unofficial Philippines tourism ad by Creatives of Manila.

It’s way better than some of the more recent botched efforts by the official channels, eh?

 The Philippines: definitely still more fun. Definitely hard to not fall in love with us.

More than ever, during these trying times, we must remember that our freedom as a people is an inalienable right that many fought and died for. Let’s remember to always be worthy of their sacrifice because, to echo a certain Amazon warrior princess: even if we don’t always deserve it, they believed in our people and heritage.

Happy Independence Day. Mabuhay ang ating kalayaan!

… but still different.

If ever I decide to migrate out of the Philippines, Thailand is definitely one of the primary options (aside from Colombia, Bulgaria, and Australia). The culture is so similar, the food is so awesome, and it already does feel like home.

For good and for bad, we’re not just about the beaches.

God made Philippine mangoes, and it was good.

Run!

Hide!

Flee to the hills!

Chinese social media users have, oh my goddess of mercy, threatened to boycott Filipino mangoes because of the Hague ruling regarding the West Philippine Sea!

This will, like, destroy our economy and everything! We’ll have no more means to sustain our growth and development! I see starvation! I see hunger! Pestilence is coming! Perhaps even a well-orchestrated locust swarm!

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Dear China,

Love,

The Philippines

P.S. Whether they abide by the ruling or not, or whether we can actually enforce it or not given that they are a superpower supported by idiots while we are but a small developing country, it is immaterial. The important thing is that the international community has strongly rebuked a growing and arrogant bully.

Happy Independence Day, my beloved country!

Yes, nowadays, a lot of things in this country suck.

A lot of things are annoying and frustrating.

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So as I recently wrote, I made a resolution way back to travel more, and in 2015, I did.

I created this video at the start of this year to highlight my travels last year and to spur me on to do more in 2016 and beyond.

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